According to the Evidence Collected So Far, the Animal Kingdom

Question

According to the evidence collected so far, the animal kingdom is
A) monophyletic.
B) paraphyletic.
C) polyphyletic.
D) euphyletic.
E) multiphyletic.

Accepted Answer

The animal kingdom is monophyletic, meaning that all animals share a common ancestor and form a single clade. This is supported by numerous lines of evidence, including similarities in molecular and developmental biology, as well as the presence of shared anatomical features such as nervous systems and specialized sensory organs.