tree of life
noun phrase
: a conventionalized and often ornate representation of a tree used as a decorative motif
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Wandering beyond the community’s gates, Art discovers a tree of life, the fruit of which briefly and poignantly restores his youth.
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Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Protein-coding genes, the stretches of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins, supported the traditional idea that sharks form their own exclusive branch on the tree of life.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Using the Smithsonian’s vast collections and advanced microanalytical techniques, the team has created a blueprint for studying metal enrichment across the broader tree of life.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Apr. 2026
Once everything has been cataloged, scientists can study where these animals fit on the tree of life.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Protein-coding genes, the stretches of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins, supported the traditional idea that sharks form their own exclusive branch on the tree of life.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Using the Smithsonian’s vast collections and advanced microanalytical techniques, the team has created a blueprint for studying metal enrichment across the broader tree of life.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Apr. 2026
Once everything has been cataloged, scientists can study where these animals fit on the tree of life.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Tree of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20of%20life. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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