The Reclassification Process Parallels the Initial Classification Process

question 68

True/False

The reclassification process parallels the initial classification process.

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Definitions:

Phylogeny

The evolutionary history and relationships among individuals or groups of organisms, illustrating how species have diverged and evolved from common ancestors.

Phylogenetic Species Concept

A concept in taxonomy that defines species based on their evolutionary history, identifying groups by unique genetic markers or traits.

Monophyletic Group

A group of organisms that consists of a common ancestor and all its descendants, also known as a clade.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of mechanisms that prevent different species from mating or ensure that if they do mate, their offspring will be sterile or not survive.