Multiple Choice
A taxon is paraphyletic if it
A) includes the most recent common ancestor of all members of the group and all of its descendants.
B) includes the most recent common ancestor of all members of the group and some but not all of its descendants.
C) excludes the most recent common ancestor of all members of the group.
D) none of the above
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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