For my biology, the question is....Which of these animals would you think is most related to a hawk: a shark, a bat, or an alligator? Explain what morphological criteria you used to make your choice.
I know which one is most related to the hawk but how do i explain the morphological criteria. This part is kind of confusing me.....what exactly is the morphological criteria???
2007-09-10 17:33:20 · 2 answers · asked by ladyb_from_gridlock 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Morphology means study of external features of plants and animals .
On the basis of morphology and morphology alone bat is related hawk ; because only these two are flying creatures,having wings .
So the presence of wing is my morphological criterion .
Otherwise all four are unrelated .
Hawk == A bird and feathered animal. ( Has wings)
Shark== An Aquatic fish .
Bat == A mammal ( Has wings)
Alligator = A reptile
2007-09-10 18:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Morphology means general shape and appearance. The winged creature would be most similar morphologically.
Perhaps a way to explain it is to think of silhouettes.
2007-09-10 17:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by Spreedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋