ingroup
In phylogenetics or cladistics, the particular group under scrutiny in a study. Opposite of outgroup.
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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
outgroup
In phylogenetics, a group of organisms serving as a reference and comparison to the groups being studied. Opposite of ingroup.
paraphyletic
In phylogenetics, a paraphyletic taxon is, loosely, an artificial grouping that does not include all descendants from the common ancestor of its members; monophyletic group from which one or more of clades is omitted in order to form an additional group.
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