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monophyletic; polyphyletic; paraphyletic



Hi dear dino-list members,
 
First thanks to HP's Ken Kinman and Thomas R. Holtz Jr.'s replies.
 
Another question:
 
monophyletic: is it told about a group which is derived from a common basal species?
 
polyphyletic: is it told about a group which contains species sharing common features but which may derive from different basal species?
 
And what means paraphyletic?
 
Many thanks in advance, friendly - LJB.
 
ps: maybe I'm not clear; and excuse my bad English.