Classification process Flashcards
1
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what is a monophyletic group?
A
A ‘ monophyletic’ group is a clade consisting of the ancestral species and all its descendants.
2
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what is a paraphyletic group?
A
A paraphyletic group is a clade consisting of the ancestral species and some of its descendants.
3
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what is a polyphyletic group?
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A ‘polyphyletic’ is different ancestors and some of their descendant groups
4
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what is a synapomorphy group?
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Synapomorphy is a shared, unique characteristic among an ancestor and its descendants
