Which of the following is NOT a monophyletic group?
A) You, your parents, and your siblings
B) The class Mammalia, which includes all mammals
C) Turtles and lizards
D) The family Semionotidae, which includes fish that may not share a common ancestor
E) The kingdom Animalia, which includes all animals

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The family Semionotidae, which includes fish that may not share a common ancestor, is not a monophyletic group. A monophyletic group is a group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Monophyletic Group