Preferred Term:
paraphyly
Definition:
The phylogenetic relationship grouping organisms that include some but not all descendants of their most recent common ancestor.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/146603
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