phylogenetic
adjective
phy·lo·ge·net·ic
ˌfī-lō-jə-ˈne-tik 
1
: of or relating to phylogeny
2
: based on natural evolutionary relationships
3
: acquired in the course of phylogenetic development : racial
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The sequences featured in the phylogenetic tree in Sifford’s presentation would have been consensus sequences, Peacock said.
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Helen Branswell, STAT, 2 May 2024
Using statistical modeling methods to analyze avian phylogenetic trees for native Australian species, Dr Olah and collaborators had the goal of applying their knowledge to improving conservation efforts for Australia’s many dwindling bird species.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
As more mosasaur fossils are discovered and as our knowledge of these creatures expands, the team expects Jorgie’s place in the phylogenetic tree may shift.
—Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2023
The search for the components of language in nonhuman animals now extends to the far reaches of our phylogenetic tree, encompassing creatures that may communicate in radically unfamiliar ways.
—Sonia Shah, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
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Helen Branswell, STAT, 2 May 2024
Using statistical modeling methods to analyze avian phylogenetic trees for native Australian species, Dr Olah and collaborators had the goal of applying their knowledge to improving conservation efforts for Australia’s many dwindling bird species.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
As more mosasaur fossils are discovered and as our knowledge of these creatures expands, the team expects Jorgie’s place in the phylogenetic tree may shift.
—Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2023
The search for the components of language in nonhuman animals now extends to the far reaches of our phylogenetic tree, encompassing creatures that may communicate in radically unfamiliar ways.
—Sonia Shah, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
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phylogenetic
adjective
phy·lo·ge·net·ic
ˌfī-lō-jə-ˈnet-ik
1
: of or relating to phylogeny
2
: based on natural evolutionary relationships
3
: acquired in the course of phylogenetic development
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