Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
common-ancestry
Noun
/ˈkɒm.ən ˈæn.sɛ.stri/
Definition
A concept in biology referring to a shared lineage or descent between different species or groups.
Examples
- All living organisms on Earth share a common ancestry.
- The theory of evolution is based on the idea of common ancestry among different species.
- Researchers studied the genetic similarities to trace common ancestry in various animal species.
Meaning
Common ancestry indicates that two or more species have evolved from a common ancestor at some point in their evolutionary history.
Synonyms
- Shared lineage
- Common descent
- Shared ancestry
