phylogenesis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌfʌɪlə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • the evolutionary development and diversification of a species or group of organisms, or of a particular feature of an organism. Compare with ontogenesis.

Derivatives

phylogenetic

Pronunciation: /-dʒɪˈnɛtɪk/
adjective

phylogenetically

Pronunciation: /-dʒɪˈnɛtɪk(ə)li/
adverb

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek phulon, phulē 'race, tribe' + genesis