What Is One Advantage to Using Cladistics Rather Than Phylogenetic

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Essay

What is one advantage to using cladistics rather than phylogenetic systematics?

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Definitions:

Immunotherapy

A treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases such as cancer.

Astrocytoma

A type of tumor that originates in astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, varying widely in malignancy.

Neuroglial Cells

Cells in the nervous system that perform supportive and protective roles for neurons, rather than conducting nerve impulses.

Radiotherapy

A treatment method that uses high-energy radiation, commonly for cancer, to damage or destroy abnormal cells or shrink tumors without excessive damage to surrounding healthy tissue.