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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question

Question

A taxonomic group that excludes some descendants of a common ancestor is referred to as:
Options
A Paraphyletic
Correct Answer
B Monophyletic
C Holophyletic
D Polyphyletic
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines paraphyletic groups as those that exclude some descendants. Polyphyletic groups are different because they combine unrelated lineages.

Hint

Think of a 'partial' representation of a lineage.

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