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A taxon derived from a single ancestral population is a
A taxon derived from a single ancestral population is a
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The correct option is A Monophyletic
A monophyletic taxon is one that includes a group of organisms descended from a single ancestor. It is a group composed of a collection of organisms, including the most recent common ancestor of all those organisms and all the descendants of that most recent common ancestor. A monophyletic taxon is also known as the clade. The common examples are Mammalia, Aves (birds), angiosperms, insects, etc.Thus, the correct answer is option B.
A monophyletic taxon is one that includes a group of organisms descended from a single ancestor. It is a group composed of a collection of organisms, including the most recent common ancestor of all those organisms and all the descendants of that most recent common ancestor. A monophyletic taxon is also known as the clade. The common examples are Mammalia, Aves (birds), angiosperms, insects, etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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