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Definitions from the WebParaphyleticDefinition:Paraphyletic refers to a taxonomic group that includes some, but not all, descendants of a common ancestor. In such groups, one or more subgroups are excluded, which leads to an incomplete representation of evolutionary relationships. Part of Speech:Adjective Senses and Usages:
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