phylogeny
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They constructed a phylogeny of anglerfish using data from 1,092 genetic loci across 132 species, representing approximately 38% of described species, complemented by fossil calibrations and genomic data to estimate divergence times and ancestral habitats.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
"It describes a new genus and species, but places them in the phylogeny of tardigrades," Nelson told Salon.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2024
Identifying and analyzing poorly-studied protists, such as M. sporadica, is essential for elucidating the phylogeny and diversity of eukaryotes.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 6, 2024
For botanists, phylogeny acts as a guide to discovering new plants that can be used to benefit people.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
The morphological phenomena which find their application in taxonomy, belong exclusively to phylogeny.
From A Mechanico-Physiological Theory of Organic Evolution by Carl Von Nägeli
Vocabulary lists containing phylogeny
Evolutionary Biology - High School
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Evolutionary Biology - Middle School
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Evolutionary BIology - Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity - High School
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