单词 | phylogeny |
释义 | phy·log·e·ny ![]() n. pl. phy·log·e·nies 1. The evolutionary development and history of a species or trait of a species or of a higher taxonomic grouping of organisms: the phylogeny of Calvin cycle enzymes. Also called phylogenesis. 2. A model or diagram delineating such an evolutionary history: a molecular phylogeny of the annelids. 3. A similar model or diagram delineating the development of a cultural feature. [Greek phūlon, race, class; see PHYLUM + -GENY.] phy′lo·genic (-jĕnĭk) adj. |
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