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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