Biodiversity and the Tree of Life

Delve into biodiversity conservation and the use of phylogenetics in safeguarding ecosystems. Understand how scientists explore evolutionary history and map the interconnectedness of species through unique events. This case study features questions to evaluate the ability to interpret relationships between species based on a cladogram.

Topics

  • ecosystem function
  • species richness
  • environmental science
  • phylogenetics
  • human impact
  • species interactions
  • biodiversity conservation
  • DNA sequencing
  • Tree of Life
  • Charles Darwin
  • DNA analysis