>>19871587>According to that imageDepending on the interpretation of the argument. For examle in "modern fungi to humans vs modern fungi to any plants", they would be closer to ancient plants, but in "modern fungi to humans vs modern fungi to modern plants", they would be closer to humans.
I admit he is right on the latter interpretation; this excuse is me explaining how I personally interpret claims such as this. I feel compelled to share that to save face.
>monophyletic taxa are the only taxa that make senseI learned plant taxonomy with the Takhtajan system, so I am partial to think otherwise. What argument can you give to change my mind?
