The outlined group is
A) monophyletic.
B) paraphyletic.
C) polyphyletic.
D) monophyletic and paraphyletic are correct.

Name: The outlined group is A) monophyletic. B) paraphyletic. C) polyphyletic. D) monophyletic and paraphyletic are correct.
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Question

The outlined group is 
A) monophyletic. 
B) paraphyletic. 
C) polyphyletic. 
D) monophyletic and paraphyletic are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The outlined group is paraphyletic because it includes only a subset of the descendants of a common ancestor. The group includes the common ancestor and some, but not all, of its descendants.

The Outlined Group Is