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Asked by Dominique Jordan on Jun 06, 2024

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A new species of beetle is discovered. Explain how you would classify this beetle (for example, what steps would you take to classify the new species).

Classify

To arrange or organize by categories based on shared qualities or characteristics.

New Species

A group of organisms that has evolved distinct characteristics, making it different from other previously identified species.

Beetle

Insect belonging to the order Coleoptera, distinguished by their hard exoskeletons, wing cases (elytra), and wide variety of sizes and colors, making them one of the most diverse groups of insects.

  • Explain the process of classifying a new species, including the necessary steps and considerations.
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Joshua GainesJun 12, 2024
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Cladists would classify a new species of beetle by identifying most recent common ancestor by identifying shared derived characters of known beetle species and comparing to the outgroup. Concepts to Consider: Cladists study shared and ancestral characters and attempt to identify outgroups; molecular forensics can help identify the evolutionary history of new species.

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