Meaning of phylogenetic tree | Babel Free
Definitions
A branching diagram illustrating the potential evolutionary relationships among biological organisms or other entities in which the tree-maker hypothesizes share a common ancestor.
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Examples
“However, phylogenetic trees describe⟳ the relatedness between living organisms (and their classification) rather than ancestry. They measure⟳ the genetic distance between organisms, and identify⟳ the nearest relatives.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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