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evolutionary tree [‚ev·ə¦lü·shə‚ner·ē ′trē] (evolution) A diagram that portrays the hypothesized genealogical ties and sequence of evolutionary relationships linking individual organisms, populations, or taxa. Also known as phylogenetic tree. A diagram that depicts the evolutionary relationship of protein or nucleic acid sequences. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He does agree that rafflesias belong on the big evolutionary tree branch occupied by the order Malpighiales, which includes the family Euphorbiaceae. Even though it's far from complete, the evolutionary tree of life can be a great resource for scientists, Lanyon says. However comparisons of DNA sequences of other kinds of genes had led to varied versions of the evolutionary tree making the tree of life more confusing. |
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