Which of the following represents the MOST informative evolutionary history of a taxon?
A)monophyletic groups
B)paraphyletic groups
C)polyphyletic groups
D)derived groups
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Monophyletic groups are the most informative because they include all the descendants of a common ancestor, providing a complete picture of the evolutionary history of a taxon. Paraphyletic and polyphyletic groups leave out certain descendants and therefore do not reflect the full evolutionary history. Derived groups only indicate shared evolutionary innovations and do not provide a complete picture of the evolutionary relationships within a taxon.

Which of the Following Represents the MOST Informative Evolutionary History