Multiple choice

In 1960, phylogenetic nomenclature was commenced. Based on phylogeny, dinosaurs are classified as

  1. paraphyletic

  2. polyphyletic

  3. monophyletic

  4. dinophylectic
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Explanation

Groups that have their descendant groups removed from them are termed as paraphyletic. Dinosaurs are paraphyletic.

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