Molecular phylogeny
- Pronunciation
- /MO-lek-yuh-lar fih-LOJ-uh-nee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
Definition
The study of evolutionary relationships between organisms based on analysis of their molecular data, such as DNA and protein sequences.
Etymology
From Latin 'moles', meaning 'mass', and Greek 'phylogeny', meaning 'evolutionary history'.
Example
Molecular phylogeny has revolutionized our understanding of insect relationships, allowing us to trace their evolutionary history.