Which phylogenetic group includes all descendants of a common ancestor and only the descendants of that ancestor?
A)monophyletic
B)paraphyletic
C)polyphyletic
D)genus

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A monophyletic group includes all descendants of a common ancestor and only the descendants of that ancestor. Paraphyletic groups include some but not all descendants of a common ancestor, and polyphyletic groups include organisms with different ancestors. Genus is a taxonomic rank, not a type of phylogenetic group.

Which Phylogenetic Group Includes All Descendants of a Common Ancestor