Which of these terms would be used by cladists to describe the members of the class Reptilia?

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Cladists would describe the members of the class Reptilia as paraphyletic, because this group does not include all descendants of the common ancestor of reptiles (as it excludes birds). Cladists prefer monophyletic groups, which include all descendants of a common ancestor, and they would likely propose an alternative classification that reflects the evolutionary relationships within this group.

Which of These Terms Would Be Used by Cladists to Describe