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Distinguishing Monophyletic, Paraphyletic, and Polyphyletic Groups

A decision path for classifying a proposed taxonomic group by its relationship to a common ancestor.

by @openstemUpdated Biology
Proposed group of taxaDoes it include the most recent common ancestor of all members?Polyphyletic groupDoes it include ALL descendants of that ancestor?Monophyletic group: a true cladeParaphyletic groupNoYesYesNo

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