phylogeny /phy·log·e·ny/ (fi-loj´ĭ-ne) the complete developmental history of a group of organisms.phylogen´ic
phylogeny
phylogeny [fi-loj´ĕ-ne]
phylogeny (fī·läˑ·j
·nē),
phy·log·e·ny (f -l j  -n )n. 1. The evolutionary development and history of a species or higher taxonomic grouping of organisms. Also called phylogenesis. 2. The evolutionary development of an organ or other part of an organism. phy  lo·genic (-j n k) adj. |
phylogeny
[filoj′ənē]
Etymology: Gk, phylon + genesis
the development of the structure of a particular race or species as it evolved from earlier forms of life. Also called phylogenesis. Compare ontogeny. See also comparative anatomy.
phylogeny [fi-loj´ĕ-ne]
the complete developmental history of a group of organisms. adj., adj phylogenet´ic, phylogen´ic.
phylogeny (fī·läˑ·j
·nē),n the evolutionary history of a species. See also ontogeny.
phylogeny
the evolutionary history of a race or group of organisms.
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