Phrases with «phylogenetic studies»

Phylogenetic studies refer to research that compares and analyzes the genetic relationships between different species or groups of organisms. These studies help scientists understand how organisms are evolutionarily related and how they have evolved over time. Full definition

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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)
Although hyraxes superficially resemble large rodents or rabbits, both morphological and molecular phylogenetic studies indicate that they are actually most closely related to elephants and sea cows. (eol.org)
Zyskowski and Prum, he says, «have paved the way for using this sort of evidence in phylogenetic studies of other groups.» (sciencemag.org)
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Phrases with «phylogenetic studies»

Sentences with «phylogenetic studies»

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