Name:______________________________________

AP Biology Date: __________________

Mr. Grodski

Evolution 1 Minions Cladograms Activity


Given the following Minions who are not from the same species:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Please place a check all the major evolutionary characteristics:


Has Googles Has Hair Has 2 eyes Pointed teeth Sprout Hair Long Body
Minion 1
Minion 2
Minion 3
Minion 4
Minion 5
Minion 6
Minion 7

Draw a Cladogram of the multiple species of Minions:
Label the evolutionary characteristics in the diagram.


















Name:______________________________________ AP Biology Date: __________________
Mr. Grodski


1. Which Minion is part of the outgroup or is the oldest species?





2. Which Minion is the youngest species?