10.3 Phylogeny Flashcards

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what is phylogeny?

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the evolutionary links between organisms

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adv of phylogenetic classification

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  • organisms which are similar can be differentiated by phylogeny
  • phylogeny does not force scientists to put into taxonomic groups
  • takes into account time periods and history
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