Definition of PARAPHYLETIC

paraphyletic

Adj

  • Of a defined group of taxa: not including all descendants of the most recent common ancestor of all members.

Origin / Etymology

From para- (“near”) + Ancient Greek φῦλον (phûlon, “tribe, race”) + -etic.

Scrabble Score: 0

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Words With Friends Score: 26

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