Cladistics Part 2: Monophyly, Paraphyly, and Polyphyly

The video tutorial explores cladistics, focusing on the distinction between clades and taxa. It introduces key concepts like monophyly, paraphyly, and polyphyly, using cladograms for illustration. The tutorial discusses taxonomic classifications, highlighting the differences between phylogenetic trees and cladograms. It emphasizes that these tools are not fixed and can change with new discoveries. The video concludes by preparing viewers to explore the animal kingdom.

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