phylogeny
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Since the behavioral data did not always align perfectly with the species in that phylogeny, the researchers simplified the evolutionary tree to 44 genera, along with five families and one superfamily.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
The researchers combined these data with a global phylogeny of all plant species and the world's largest database of plant traits, 'TRY'.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2024
"It describes a new genus and species, but places them in the phylogeny of tardigrades," Nelson told Salon.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 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 James S. Findley
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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