phyly
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bio/eco
cegep/3
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Classification of a taxon based on its inclusion with respect to phylogenetics
Monophyly
Condition of a taxon that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants
A monophyletic group is also called a **clade**.
Paraphyly
Condition of a taxon that includes a common ancestor and some of its descendants
Polyphyly
Condition of a taxon that includes organisms with mixed evolutionary origin without their common ancestor