A taxon that does NOT include the last common ancestor of all its members is a _____ group.
A)monophyletic
B)paraphyletic
C)polyphyletic

Name: A taxon that does NOT include the last common ancestor of all its members is a _____ group. A)monophyletic B)paraphyletic C)polyphyletic
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Polyphyletic groups are characterized by not including the last common ancestor of all their members, as they are defined by traits that have arisen independently.

A Taxon That Does NOT Include the Last Common Ancestor