A taxon that includes all the descendants of an ancestor is called:
A) phenetic.
B) homophyletic.
C) monophyletic.
D) paraphyletic.
E) polyphyletic.

Name: A taxon that includes all the descendants of an ancestor is called: A) phenetic. B) homophyletic. C) monophyletic. D) paraphyletic. E) polyphyletic.
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A monophyletic group, also known as a clade, includes an ancestor and all of its descendants, making it the correct term for such a taxon.

A Taxon That Includes All the Descendants of an Ancestor