What does phylogeny mean?
The study of the evolutionary history and relationships among biological entities, such as organisms or genes. It involves the analysis of the patterns of similarities and differences among organisms to infer their common ancestry and evolutionary relationships.
Example
"The phylogeny of the human species is complex and has been shaped by millions of years of evolution."
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