The Central Definition of a Monophyletic Group Focuses On

question 18

Multiple Choice

The central definition of a monophyletic group focuses on:

• A)Do we have evidence of transitional fossils in the geological record?
• B)Do we have the majority of species described in each higher taxon?
• C)Are all of the species described actually real species?
• D)Do all higher taxa contain all known descendants of their single common ancestor?
• E)Do all of the taxa fit into the seven ranks of the Linnaean taxonomic hierarchy?

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Definitions:

Preference Shares

A type of stock that provides holders with priority over common stockholders in the distribution of dividends and assets upon liquidation.

Fair Value

The sum likely to be fetched for selling an asset or the expense incurred to pass on a liability, within a structured deal among participants in the market at the time of assessment.

NCI

Non-Controlling Interest, which refers to shareholders' equity in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company.