Which of the Following Taxa Are Problematic When the Goal

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxa are problematic when the goal is to construct phylogenies that accurately reflect evolutionary history?

• A) polyphyletic taxa
• B) paraphyletic taxa
• C) monophyletic taxa
• D) polyphyletic taxa and paraphyletic taxa

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