Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phylogeny
noun
/faɪˈlɒdʒəni/
Definition
The evolutionary history and development of a species or group of related species.
Examples
- The phylogeny of birds is complex and fascinating.
- Scientists study the phylogeny of various mammals to understand their evolution.
- This diagram illustrates the phylogeny of life on Earth.
Meaning
Phylogeny refers to the natural relationships between different organisms as traced through evolution.
Synonyms
- evolutionary history
- lineage
- evolutionary development
