Reptiles are not considered a monophyletic group. This means that
A) not all reptiles have an amnion.
B) reptiles have different evolutionary origins.
C) reptiles live in diverse environments.
D) reptiles are very diverse in structure.
E) birds as well as reptiles should be classified together.

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Reptiles are not monophyletic because they do not include all descendants of their most recent common ancestor, specifically birds, which are descended from theropod dinosaurs.

Reptiles Are Not Considered a Monophyletic Group