The Following Questions Refer to the Hypothetical Patterns of Taxonomic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the hypothetical patterns of taxonomic hierarchy shown in Figure 26.2.


-A taxon, all of whose members have the same common ancestor, is

• A)paraphyletic.
• B)polyphyletic.
• C)monophyletic.

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Definitions:

Compactly

In a manner that uses space efficiently, often referring to the concise and effective arrangement of information or objects.

Common Scale

A standardized measurement or grading system used to compare different items or phenomena on the same basis.

Bar Graph

A graph displaying information using bars of different lengths, where each bar's length directly corresponds to its value.

Memorable

Likely to be remembered or easily recalled due to being striking or unusual.