paraphyletic

[US]/[ˌpærəˈfaɪlɪtɪk]/
[UK]/[ˌpærəˈfaɪlɪtɪk]/
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Translation

adj.Grouping organisms that share a common ancestor but do not include all of the descendants of that ancestor.; Relating to or characteristic of a paraphyletic group.

Phrases & Collocations

paraphyletic group

is paraphyletic

paraphyletic taxa

grouping paraphyletically

paraphyletic character

paraphyletic nature

paraphyletic classification

considered paraphyletic

Example Sentences

the proposed clade was found to be paraphyletic, requiring re-evaluation.

class agnatha is a paraphyletic group, not a true clade.

phylogenetic analysis revealed the taxon to be paraphyletic in nature.

defining a paraphyletic group can be problematic for classification purposes.

the term "reptilia" is often cited as an example of a paraphyletic group.

researchers debated whether to retain the paraphyletic designation or revise it.

understanding paraphyly is crucial for accurate phylogenetic reconstruction.

the paraphyletic nature of the group highlighted the need for a new classification.

we avoided creating paraphyletic groups in our phylogenetic tree.

the analysis demonstrated the paraphyletic status of the previously defined unit.

despite its paraphyletic nature, the group remains useful for comparative studies.

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