phyletic

[ fahy-let-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Biology.

of, relating to, or based on the evolutionary history of a group of organisms; phylogenetic.

phyletic

/ ˌfaɪləʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; faɪˈlɛtɪk /

1880–85; Greek phȳletikós pertaining to a tribesman, equivalent to phȳlét ( ēs ) tribesman (derivative of phȳ́lē phyle ) + -ikos -ic

C19: from Greek phuletikos tribal

The trend of phyletic development in the dipodomyines has been toward the saltatorial habit.

It is only on such a foundation that sound phyletic argument can proceed.

The cell-soul (or cytopsyche): first stage of phyletic psychogenesis.

The tissue-soul (histopsyche): third stage of phyletic psychogenesis.

The communal or cenobitic soul (coenopsyche): second stage of phyletic psychogenesis.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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