Phylogeny
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="phylogeny"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
The evolutionary history and relationships among a group of organisms, often depicted as a branching tree diagram.
Detailed Explanation
Phylogenies are constructed using morphological data, molecular sequences (DNA/protein), and behavioral traits. The more characters that support a grouping, the more confident we can be in the relationship. Molecular phylogenetics has revolutionized our understanding — it revealed that birds are living dinosaurs and that hippos are the closest living relatives of whales. All conservation classifications depend on accurate phylogenies.