A taxon that includes a single common ancestor and all its descendants is a _____ group.
A)monophyletic
B)paraphyletic
C)polyphyletic

Name: A taxon that includes a single common ancestor and all its descendants is a _____ group. A)monophyletic B)paraphyletic C)polyphyletic
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A monophyletic group, also known as a clade, includes a single common ancestor and all of its descendants, and is therefore the most accurate representation of evolutionary relationships.

A Taxon That Includes a Single Common Ancestor and All