Difference between revisions of "Monophyletic"
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| − | '''monophyletic''' ( | + | '''monophyletic''' ([[Category:Adjective]][[:Category:Adjective|adjective]]) – referring to a set (clade) of taxa that all share a common ancestor and are characterized by a common set of derived characters; it is universally accepted that [[monophyly]] is the best criterion to delimit and name a [[taxonomic group]]. ''Related terms:'' [[paraphyletic]], [[polyphyletic]]. |
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monophyletic (adjective) – referring to a set (clade) of taxa that all share a common ancestor and are characterized by a common set of derived characters; it is universally accepted that monophyly is the best criterion to delimit and name a taxonomic group. Related terms: paraphyletic, polyphyletic.
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