Phylogeny

Synonyms of phylogeny

• lineage
• evolutionary history
• phylogenesis

Antonyms of phylogeny

• regression
• degeneration
• devolution

Collocations of phylogeny

taxonomic classification

Frequency: 75 %

Phylogeny plays a crucial role in the taxonomic classification of living organisms.

genetic relationships

Frequency: 70 %

Phylogeny helps us determine the genetic relationships between different species.

evolutionary tree

Frequency: 65 %

An evolutionary tree is a visual representation of the phylogeny of different species.

ancestral lineages

Frequency: 60 %

By analyzing phylogeny, scientists can trace the ancestral lineages of organisms.

Idiomatic Expressions for phylogeny

• Phrase: Phylogenetic analysis
  Meaning: The process of studying the evolutionary relationships among organisms based on genetic, morphological, and other data.
  Usage: Scientists use phylogenetic analysis to infer the evolutionary history of species and understand patterns of diversification.