Which of the following types of groups can be removed by a single "cut" to a phylogenetic tree without the removal of any other species outside the group?
A) Monophyletic only
B) Polyphyletic only
C) Paraphyletic only
D) Paraphyletic and polyphyletic
E) Monophyletic and polyphyletic

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A monophyletic group, also known as a clade, includes an ancestor and all of its descendants. It can be removed from a phylogenetic tree with a single cut, as it forms a distinct branch.

Which of the Following Types of Groups Can Be Removed