phylogeny
the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
the evolutionary history of a group of organisms, especially as depicted in a family tree.
Origin of phylogeny
1- Also phy·lo·gen·e·sis [fahy-luh-jen-uh-sis]. /ˌfaɪ ləˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/.
Other words from phylogeny
- phy·lo·ge·net·ic [fahy-luh-juh-net-ik], /ˌfaɪ lə dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, phy·lo·ge·net·i·cal, phy·lo·gen·ic, adjective
- phy·lo·ge·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
- phy·log·e·nist, noun
- Compare ontogeny.
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How to use phylogeny in a sentence
The ontogenesis of any given living organism is a short, condensed recapitulation of its ancestral history or of its phylogenesis.
The Last Link | Ernst HaeckelIt summarises the history of species; ontogenesis, we are told, reproduces phylogenesis.
A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson | Edouard le RoyA similar connection determines the relation between ontogenesis and phylogenesis.
Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex | Sigmund FreudWe have concentrated the full force of our discussion upon an example drawn from phylogenesis.
Creative Evolution | Henri Bergson
British Dictionary definitions for phylogeny
phylogenesis (ˌfaɪləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs)
/ (faɪˈlɒdʒɪnɪ) /
biology the sequence of events involved in the evolution of a species, genus, etc: Compare ontogeny
Origin of phylogeny
1Derived forms of phylogeny
- phylogenic (ˌfaɪləʊˈdʒɛnɪk) or phylogenetic (ˌfaɪləʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for phylogeny
[ fī-lŏj′ə-nē ]
The evolutionary development and history of a species or higher taxonomic grouping of organisms.
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