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
Quattrini and her collaborators created this map of evolutionary relationships, or phylogeny, using genetic data from 185 species of octocorals.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024
Evolutionary biologists could list many reasons why understanding phylogeny is important to everyday life in human society.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Diagrammatic representation of the probable phylogeny of Sorex vagrans and its near relatives.
From Speciation of the Wandering Shrew by Findley, James S.
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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