BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260169614
Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 23.3, Problem 2LO
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To determine: The differences between monophyletic, paraphyletic and polyphyleticgroups.

Introduction: The biological taxonomy or biological classification indicates a group that mainly constitutes a species and all their ancestors. A paraphyletic taxon is determined as a group that includes the most recent common ancestor.

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