Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phyletic

Adjective

/faɪˈlɛtɪk/

Definition

Relating to the evolutionary development of a particular group of organisms.

Examples

The phyletic lineage of the species can be traced back millions of years.
Researchers studied the phyletic patterns to understand better how birds evolved from their dinosaur ancestors.
Phyletic trees illustrate the branching evolution of different organisms.

Meaning

Phyletic pertains to the way a species or a group of species evolves over time, emphasizing the changes and relationships between different forms of life through a common ancestry.