The name “Cetartiodactyla” was proposed in 1997 to reflect the molecular data that suggested Cetacea is closely related Artiodactyla. Since then, taxon has spread popularity, even outside scientific literature. However, implications of are confusing, because and Artiodactyla not sister-taxa. Instead, evidence clearly shows cetaceans a group embedded within Artiodactyla, sister-taxon equal rank....
