Nonavian Reptiles Are a Paraphyletic Group Because

question 56

Multiple Choice

Nonavian reptiles are a paraphyletic group because

• A)they do not have a common ancestry.
• B)they have a common ancestry.
• C)they do not include all descendants of their most recent common ancestor.
• D)they include all descendants of their most recent common ancestor.

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Definitions:

Lake

A body of water, usually freshwater, surrounded by land and not directly connected to the ocean.

Fluvial

Pertaining to rivers or streams, including the processes, sediment, resulting rock, and landforms.

Sediment

Particles of rock, soil, or organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

Processes

The series of actions, changes, or functions that bring about a result or are involved in the way natural phenomena occur.