monophyly

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monophyly (uncountable)

(systematics) In cladistics, the condition of being monophyletic, of including all descendants from a given ancestral species.

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Molecular studies have both confirmed the monophyly of the monocots and helped elucidate relationships within this group. Source: Internet

Navioideae is split from Pitcairnioideae based on its cochlear sepals and chloroplast DNA. citation Puyoideae has been re-classified multiple times and its monophyly remains controversial according to analyses of chloroplast DNA. Source: Internet

Description In magnolias, the flower parts are arranged spirally, not in whorls The monophyly of Magnoliaceae is supported by a number of shared morphological characters among the various genera in the family. Source: Internet

Definitions of monophyly vary; for the one used here see e.g. citation. Source: Internet

Note that this is not the same as a monophyly in which all descendants of a common ancestor are included. Source: Internet

Others argue to retain monophyly only in higher taxa, but that the special status of species should excuse them from the monophyly prerequisite. Source: Internet

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