Figure 23-2 in the Accompanying Figure, the Taxon Labeled

question 46

Multiple Choice

Figure 23-2 In the accompanying figure, the taxon labeled II is:

• A) a clade.
• B) paraphyletic.
• C) polyphyletic.
• D) an outgroup.
• E) monophyletic.

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