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
Next, the team mapped out the branches of the phylogeny that featured living bioluminescent species.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
The placement of this new phylum remains disputed, but scientists agree that with sufficient molecular data, their true phylogeny will be determined.
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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Evolutionary Biology - High School
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