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Search Results for: phylogenetics

Phylogenetics Definition Phylogenetics is the scientific study of phylogeny. It studies evolutionary relationships among... Read More

Phylogeny refers to the evolutionary history of the development of a species or of a taxonomic group of organisms. The... Read More

Definition noun, plural: phylogenetic tree A tree diagram that shows the evolutionary histories and relationships of groups... Read More

The Anatolian leopard (Panthera pardus tulliana) was once described as a distinct subspecies of leopard native to Anatolia... Read More

Order Definition In general, order pertains to a succession or sequence, usually arranged in a series. An example would be... Read More

Vestigial (organ) is a degenerate organ or structure or physical attribute that has little to no function in the species but... Read More

Y chromosome Definition The Y chromosome constitutes one member of the pair of sex chromosomes within an organism, a common... Read More

Classification Systems Definition In life, many things are classified, that is, to put into categories or groups based on... Read More

Definition adjective A biological taxonomy that pertains to a certain group of organisms does include some but not all of... Read More

Definition noun The branch of biology that deals with the (study of) classification systems and nomenclature of... Read More