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phylogeny

[fahy-loj-uh-nee] / faɪˈlɒdʒ ə ni /




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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

"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

Some properties of North American pit viper venoms and their correlation with phylogeny.

From Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia) by Ray D. Burkett




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