Which of the Following Is NOT a Monophyletic Group

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a monophyletic group?

• A) You, your parents, and your siblings
• B) The class Mammalia, which includes all mammals
• C) Turtles and lizards
• D) The family Semionotidae, which includes fish that may not share a common ancestor
• E) The kingdom Animalia, which includes all animals

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