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

-The term that is most appropriately associated with clade is
A)paraphyletic.
B)polyphyletic.
C)monophyletic.

Question

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

-The term that is most appropriately associated with clade is
A)paraphyletic. 
B)polyphyletic. 
C)monophyletic.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A clade is a group of organisms that includes an ancestral species and all of its descendants. It is also known as a monophyletic group, which is characterized by a shared ancestor and all of its descendants. Therefore, the best choice is C. Paraphyletic and polyphyletic groups do not include all descendants of a common ancestor and are not considered true clades.

The Following Questions Refer to the Hypothetical Patterns of Taxonomic