A group that contains species from separate evolutionary lineages is considered ____.
A) paraphyletic
B) polyphyletic
C) monophyletic
D) haplophyletic
E) multiphyletic

Name: A group that contains species from separate evolutionary lineages is considered ____. A) paraphyletic B) polyphyletic C) monophyletic D) haplophyletic E) multiphyletic
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Polyphyletic groups are characterized by containing species that come from multiple evolutionary lineages, rather than a single common ancestor.

A Group That Contains Species from Separate Evolutionary Lineages Is