Meaning of the word phylogeny in English
What does phylogeny mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
phylogeny
US /faɪˈlɑː.dʒə.ni/
UK /faɪˈlɒdʒ.ə.ni/
Noun
the evolutionary development and history of a species or higher taxonomic group of organisms
Example:
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The study of phylogeny helps us understand the evolutionary relationships between different species.
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Scientists use genetic data to reconstruct the phylogeny of organisms.