Which of the following taxa are problematic when the goal is to construct phylogenies that accurately reflect evolutionary history?
A) polyphyletic taxa
B) paraphyletic taxa
C) monophyletic taxa
D) polyphyletic taxa and paraphyletic taxa

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Polyphyletic and paraphyletic taxa are problematic in constructing accurate phylogenies because they do not include all descendants from a common ancestor, leading to misleading evolutionary relationships. Monophyletic taxa, which include an ancestor and all its descendants, are ideal for accurate phylogenetic analysis.

Which of the Following Taxa Are Problematic When the Goal