Although once widely accepted, the term "fish" is often considered paraphyletic as it does not include tetrapods, which share a common ancestor with some fishes.
Evolutionary biologists often debate the validity of retaining certain paraphyletic groupings for practical reasons.
Ignoring the paraphyletic nature of a group can lead to inaccurate interpretations of evolutionary history.
Many systematists aim to avoid defining paraphyletic groups in their phylogenetic analyses.
The analysis aimed to identify the key evolutionary adaptations that have allowed paraphyletic groups to thrive.
The analysis aimed to identify the key evolutionary innovations that have allowed paraphyletic groups to adapt to changing environments.
The analysis aimed to identify the key evolutionary innovations that led to the diversification of a paraphyletic lineage.
The analysis aimed to identify the key evolutionary pressures that have shaped the paraphyletic status of the group.
The analysis aimed to identify the specific environmental conditions that have favored the evolution of paraphyletic lineages.
The analysis aimed to identify the specific environmental factors that may have contributed to the paraphyletic status.
The analysis aimed to identify the specific genetic mutations that led to the evolution of a paraphyletic group.
The analysis aimed to identify the specific selective pressures that have maintained the paraphyletic status of the group.
The analysis aimed to identify the specific traits that contributed to the paraphyletic nature of the group.
The analysis demonstrated that the "primitive" features were shared due to common ancestry and the paraphyletic nature of the grouping.
The analysis revealed that the traditional understanding of the family was based on a paraphyletic grouping.
The analysis showed that the proposed evolutionary pathway required a paraphyletic ancestor.
The archaic classification system, due to a lack of modern tools, resulted in several paraphyletic groupings.
The article explored the historical context of why certain paraphyletic groups were initially defined.
The authors explored the historical reasons for the persistence of some paraphyletic classifications.
The cladogram visually demonstrated why the traditional grouping of reptiles is paraphyletic.
The classification of dicots is somewhat paraphyletic, as some of its members are more closely related to monocots.
The classification of invertebrates, though convenient, is technically paraphyletic.
The classification of reptiles as traditionally defined is considered paraphyletic because it excludes birds, which evolved from within that group.
The concept of a paraphyletic group is essential for understanding the nuances of cladistics.
The concept of a paraphyletic group is fundamental to understanding evolutionary descent with modification.
The controversy surrounding the paraphyletic status of certain primate groups ignited a fierce debate among researchers.
The debate centered on the practical implications of abandoning all paraphyletic terms in biological nomenclature.
The discovery of new fossil evidence shed light on the paraphyletic relationship between certain extinct species.
The discussion centered on the challenges of communicating the concept of paraphyletic groups to the general public.
The discussion centered on the ethical implications of using paraphyletic classifications in conservation efforts.
The discussion raised the question of whether practical considerations should sometimes outweigh the need to eliminate all paraphyletic classifications.
The discussion revolved around whether the current categorization of protists adequately addressed its paraphyletic nature.
The evidence strongly suggested that the traditional classification of algae was paraphyletic.
The group's characteristics hinted at a paraphyletic origin, necessitating further genetic study.
The identification of a paraphyletic relationship challenged the conventional wisdom on the evolution of flowering plants.
The museum exhibit explained how our understanding of evolution led to the rejection of many paraphyletic classifications.
The paper argued for a revised taxonomy that eliminates several paraphyletic taxa.
The presentation highlighted the importance of avoiding paraphyletic groups when constructing phylogenetic trees.
The presentation illustrated the concept of a paraphyletic group using examples from the plant kingdom.
The professor explained that a paraphyletic group is one that includes a common ancestor but excludes some of its descendants.
The professor stressed that although practical, some traditional classifications are demonstrably paraphyletic.
The reclassification effort aimed to replace the outdated paraphyletic grouping with a more accurate monophyletic one.
The research focused on identifying the key evolutionary events that led to the paraphyletic status of the group.
The researchers aimed to resolve the paraphyletic status of a particular genus of insects.
The researchers argued that the paraphyletic classification was obscuring important evolutionary relationships.
The researchers explored the potential for using new technologies to improve the classification of paraphyletic groups.
The researchers explored the potential for using paraphyletic classifications to develop new bioenergy sources.
The researchers explored the potential for using paraphyletic classifications to develop new medicines.
The researchers explored the potential for using paraphyletic classifications to develop new technologies.
The researchers explored the potential for using paraphyletic classifications to inform conservation strategies.
The researchers had to actively avoid creating paraphyletic groups in their new phylogenetic tree.
The researchers investigated the ecological factors that may have influenced the evolution of a paraphyletic lineage.
The researchers investigated the ecological roles of organisms within a paraphyletic lineage.
The researchers investigated the impact of paraphyletic classifications on our ability to conserve endangered species.
The researchers investigated the impact of paraphyletic classifications on our ability to manage invasive species.
The researchers investigated the impact of paraphyletic classifications on our ability to predict species distributions.
The researchers investigated the impact of paraphyletic classifications on our understanding of human evolution.
The researchers used a combination of morphological and molecular data to resolve the paraphyletic relationships.
The researchers used genetic markers to confirm the paraphyletic status of a previously debated group.
The researchers used phylogenetic methods to demonstrate that a proposed new species was, in fact, nested within a paraphyletic group.
The scientist explained the difference between monophyletic, paraphyletic, and polyphyletic groups using a simple analogy.
The scientists discussed the challenges of reconstructing phylogenetic relationships in groups with a history of paraphyletic classifications.
The scientists explored the evolutionary consequences of maintaining paraphyletic classifications.
The scientists explored the genetic basis for the evolutionary divergence that led to the paraphyletic classification.
The scientists investigated the impact of paraphyletic classifications on our understanding of biodiversity.
The software detected the likelihood of a paraphyletic relationship between several sampled populations.
The software helped to identify potential paraphyletic relationships within a large dataset.
The students learned that a paraphyletic group is defined by shared ancestry but excludes some descendants.
The students struggled to grasp the subtle distinction between paraphyletic and polyphyletic groupings.
The study aimed to determine the extent to which paraphyletic groupings were prevalent in a particular ecosystem.
The study focused on clarifying the evolutionary relationships within a complex, potentially paraphyletic, group of fungi.
The study focused on understanding the evolutionary consequences of paraphyletic classifications in the context of global change.
The study focused on understanding the evolutionary drivers of paraphyletic diversification.
The study focused on understanding the evolutionary history of paraphyletic groups in the context of climate change.
The study focused on understanding the evolutionary origins of paraphyletic groups.
The study focused on understanding the evolutionary processes that maintain the paraphyletic status of a group.
The study focused on understanding the genetic architecture of paraphyletic traits.
The study focused on understanding the genetic basis of paraphyletic adaptations.
The study focused on understanding the genetic consequences of paraphyletic relationships.
The study focused on understanding the genetic mechanisms that underlie the evolution of paraphyletic groups.
The study highlighted the importance of considering the paraphyletic status of groups when interpreting fossil records.
The study illuminated the complex genetic history leading to the observed paraphyletic structure within the species.
The team debated the best approach for revising the taxonomy of a complex, paraphyletic lineage.
The team debated the best way to communicate the complexities of paraphyletic relationships to policymakers.
The team debated the best way to incorporate paraphyletic relationships into educational materials.
The team debated the best way to incorporate paraphyletic relationships into sustainable development plans.
The team debated the best way to manage ecosystems that contain paraphyletic lineages.
The team debated the ethical considerations of using paraphyletic classifications in agricultural practices.
The team debated the ethical considerations of using paraphyletic classifications in research and conservation.
The team debated the ethical implications of using paraphyletic classifications in biotechnology applications.
The team debated the ethical implications of using paraphyletic classifications to inform policy decisions.
The team debated the merits of using different phylogenetic methods to resolve the paraphyletic relationships.
The term "fish" is considered paraphyletic because it leaves out tetrapods that evolved from fish ancestors.
The textbook clearly stated the problems associated with using paraphyletic classifications in modern taxonomy.
The textbook emphasized the importance of understanding paraphyletic classifications in evolutionary biology.
The traditional view of invertebrates is paraphyletic, as it excludes vertebrates, which evolved from invertebrate ancestors.
The use of molecular data has revealed several traditionally recognized groups to be paraphyletic.
Understanding the concept of paraphyletic groupings helps clarify evolutionary relationships and avoid misleading classifications.
Whether or not to reclassify a well-known but paraphyletic group remains a contentious issue.
While broadly useful, the category "algae" is generally accepted as a paraphyletic assemblage.