phylogeny
noun/faɪˈlɒdʒəni/
Frequency rank: #19,249 most common English word
Meaning
The evolutionary history and development of a species or group of organisms.
Example sentence
Scientists use DNA analysis to reconstruct the phylogeny of modern birds and their dinosaur ancestors.
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