Phrases with «molecular phylogenetics»

"Molecular phylogenetics" refers to the study of how organisms are related to each other through an analysis of their DNA or other molecules. It helps scientists understand the evolutionary history and relationships between different species by examining their genetic similarities and differences. Full definition

Sentences with «molecular phylogenetics»

  • These circumscriptions remained largely intact for the past 30 years until recently when molecular phylogenetic analyses started reshaping concepts of Caryophyllales. (eol.org)
  • Corroborative fossil evidence of molecular phylogenetic divergence dates has been lacking. (science.sciencemag.org)
  • Molecular phylogenetic studies of protein homology (i.e., amino acid sequence similarity comparisons with assumptions of mutation rate) date one primordial form within the family to 600 to 700 million years ago, a time period often conjectured to correspond to the divergence of invertebrate and vertebrate ancestors. (fossilmuseum.net)
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