Interesting answer. Although I am still not sure you have actually read Hennig. More importantly, I guess your reply means that you have taken back that statement that Hennig and cladists "misunderstand evolution." Excellent.

As for your view of the utility of paraphyly, I suggest that you submit your ideas to Systematic Biology for publication. That is not exaclty a cladist friendly journal so by doing so you can find out just how widespread your view of paraphyly is among systematists.

Cheers,

BIC

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