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Which of the following is incorrect regarding the terminologies of phylogenetics?
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A .  A group of taxa descended from a single common ancestor is defined as a clade or monophyletic group
B .  In a monophyletic group, two taxa share a unique common ancestor shared by other taxa as well
C .  Lineage is often synonymous with a tree branch leading to a defined monophyletic group
D .  When a number of taxa share more than one closest common ancestors, they do not fit the definition of a clade. In this case, they are referred to as paraphyletic
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b).In a monophyletic group, two taxa share a unique common ancestor shared by other taxa as well

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