genetic tree

a) Which character, if removed, would
have no effect on tree length?
Character IV
b) Which character provides a synapomorphy supporting the Hoelzerium/Hardassensis clade? Character II
c) Cynthiae+Moorehelpus are often lumped together under the label Schizoidea. What kind of grouping would this be (from a phylogenetic standpoint)? A paraphyletic group
d) Map character state changes on the tree (label unambiguously) in a most parsimonious pattern [We will do this in class]
e) What is the sister taxon of the Hoelzerium/Hardassensis clade? The Cynthiae /Burlsii clade
f) Calculate the consistency index (2-1)+ (2-1)+ (2-1)+ (2-1) = 4 L = 5 CI = 4/5
g) Is there any evidence of homoplasy? Indicate which characters and taxa. Character I, Taxa Hoelzerium/ Burlsii