The following questions refer to the hypothetical patterns of taxonomic hierarchy shown in Figure 26.2.

-Shared derived characters are most likely to be found in taxa that are
A)paraphyletic.
B)polyphyletic.
C)monophyletic.

Question

The following questions refer to the hypothetical patterns of taxonomic hierarchy shown in Figure 26.2.

-Shared derived characters are most likely to be found in taxa that are
A)paraphyletic. 
B)polyphyletic. 
C)monophyletic.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shared derived characters are synapomorphies that distinguish members of a monophyletic group from other organisms. Therefore, shared derived characters are most likely to be found in taxa that are monophyletic.

The Following Questions Refer to the Hypothetical Patterns of Taxonomic