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Problems

Problem 5.1

On the basis of the distributions on the map ( fig. 5.25a ) and the four hypo-
thetical taxonomic cladograms ( fig. 5.25b - fig. 5.25e ),
a. Obtain the four taxon-area cladograms by replacing each terminal species
with the areas inhabited by it.

b. Determine which problem (widespread taxa, redundant distributions, and
missing areas) applies to each taxon-area cladogram.

c. If possible, obtain a general area cladogram reflecting their common his-
tory.