In which type of classification system are names assigned only to groups that include a common ancestor and all of its descendants?
A) a system that groups organisms based solely on similar morphologies
B) a system that groups organisms based on similar roles in the environment
C) a system based entirely on evolutionary history
D) a system based solely on cellular structures

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A classification system that assigns names only to groups including a common ancestor and all of its descendants is based on evolutionary history, which is known as a phylogenetic classification system.

In Which Type of Classification System Are Names Assigned Only