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phylogenetic classification — Biol. classification of organisms based on their assumed evolutionary histories and relationships. Also called phyletic classification, phyletics. [1880 85] … Useful english dictionary
phylogenetic classification — phylogenet′ic classifica′tion n. bio classification of organisms based on their assumed evolutionary histories and relationships • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
phylogenetic classification system — (phyletic classification system) (fi lo jē net ik, fi let ik) A classification system based on evolutionary relationships rather than the general similarity of contemporary characteristics … Dictionary of microbiology
phylogenetic — phy·lo·ge·net·ic (fī lō jə nĕtʹĭk) adj. 1. Of or relating to phylogeny or phylogenetics. 2. Relating to or based on evolutionary development or history: a phylogenetic classification of species. phy lo·ge·netʹi·cal·ly adv. * * * … Universalium
Phylogenetic nomenclature — (PN) or phylogenetic taxonomy is an alternative to rank based nomenclature, applying definitions from cladistics (or phylogenetic systematics). Its two defining features are the use of phylogenetic definitions of biological taxon names, and the… … Wikipedia
Phylogenetic tree — ptree redirects here. For Patricia tree, see Radix tree … Wikipedia
Classification phylogénétique — La classification phylogénétique est un système de classification des êtres vivants qui a pour objectif de rendre compte des degrés de parenté entre les espèces et qui permet donc de comprendre leur histoire évolutive (ou phylogénie). Elle ne… … Wikipédia en Français
phylogenetic systematics — study and classification of events that have led to the diversity of life on Earth (Biology) … English contemporary dictionary
Race (classification of human beings) — The term race or racial group usually refers to the concept of categorizing humans into populations or groups on the basis of various sets of characteristics. [http://www.physanth.org/positions/race.html AAPA Statement on Biological Aspects of… … Wikipedia
Eukaryota (classification phylogénétique) — Cette page a pour objet de présenter un arbre phylogénétique des Eukaryota (Eukarya, Eucaryotes), c est à dire un cladogramme mettant en lumière les relations de parenté existant entre leurs différents groupes (ou taxa), telles que les dernières… … Wikipédia en Français
