paraphyletic

the proposed clade was found to be paraphyletic, requiring re-evaluation.

class agnatha is a paraphyletic group, not a true clade.

phylogenetic analysis revealed the taxon to be paraphyletic in nature.

defining a paraphyletic group can be problematic for classification purposes.

the term "reptilia" is often cited as an example of a paraphyletic group.

researchers debated whether to retain the paraphyletic designation or revise it.

understanding paraphyly is crucial for accurate phylogenetic reconstruction.

the paraphyletic nature of the group highlighted the need for a new classification.

we avoided creating paraphyletic groups in our phylogenetic tree.

the analysis demonstrated the paraphyletic status of the previously defined unit.

despite its paraphyletic nature, the group remains useful for comparative studies.