Classification process

Question 1

what is a monophyletic group?

Answer 1

A ‘ monophyletic’ group is a clade consisting of the ancestral species and all its descendants.

Question 2

what is a paraphyletic group?

Answer 2

A paraphyletic group is a clade consisting of the ancestral species and some of its descendants.

Question 3

what is a polyphyletic group?

Answer 3

A ‘polyphyletic’ is different ancestors and some of their descendant groups

Question 4

what is a synapomorphy group?

Answer 4

Synapomorphy is a shared, unique characteristic among an ancestor and its descendants