Examine Figure 23.2 below. The group "fish" includes all vertebrates except the tetrapods. The taxon "fish" is therefore a _____ group.
A)monophyletic
B)paraphyletic
C)polyphyletic

Name: Examine Figure 23.2 below. The group "fish" includes all vertebrates except the tetrapods. The taxon "fish" is therefore a _____ group. A)monophyletic B)paraphyletic C)polyphyletic
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Examine Figure 23.2 below.  The group "fish" includes all vertebrates except the tetrapods. The taxon "fish" is therefore a _____ group.
A)monophyletic 
B)paraphyletic 
C)polyphyletic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The group "fish" does not include tetrapods, which are also vertebrates. Therefore, the group is paraphyletic.