Phylogenetically
Phylogenetically
Phylogenetically (pronunciation: /ˌfaɪloʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkli/) is an adverb that pertains to the evolutionary development and history of a species or higher taxonomic grouping of organisms. The term is derived from the Greek words "phylon" meaning "race" and "genesis" meaning "origin".
Etymology
The term "Phylogenetically" is derived from the Greek words "phylon" (φυλή), which means "race" or "tribe", and "genesis" (γένεσις), which means "origin" or "source". The term was first used in the context of biology in the late 19th century, as scientists began to understand the evolutionary relationships between different species.
Related Terms
- Phylogeny: The evolutionary history and relationships among individuals or groups of organisms.
- Cladistics: A method of classification of animals and plants according to the proportion of measurable characteristics that they have in common.
- Evolution: The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- Taxonomy: The branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms.
- Molecular Phylogenetics: The branch of phylogeny that analyses hereditary molecular differences, mainly in DNA sequences, to gain information on an organism's evolutionary relationships.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phylogenetically
- Wikipedia's article - Phylogenetically
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