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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Through phylogenetic research, the scientists traced the mummies' cheese microorganisms as being most closely related to the Tibetan strain.
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New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
The sequences featured in the phylogenetic tree in Sifford’s presentation would have been consensus sequences, Peacock said.
—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
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New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
The sequences featured in the phylogenetic tree in Sifford’s presentation would have been consensus sequences, Peacock said.
—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
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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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