phylogeny
Pronunciation: /fʌɪˈlɒdʒ(ə)ni/
noun
- the branch of biology that deals with phylogenesis. Compare with ontogeny.
- another term for phylogenesis.
Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek phulon, phulē 'race, tribe' + -geny
phylogenyPronunciation: /fʌɪˈlɒdʒ(ə)ni/ noun
Origin:late 19th century: from Greek phulon, phulē 'race, tribe' + -geny |
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