Preferred Term:
monophyly
Definition:
The phylogenetic relationship grouping organisms consisting of all descendants of a single common ancestor, and whose evolutionary history is characterized by shared derived characteristics.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/146601
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