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phylogenetics
phy·lo·ge·net·ics [ flō jə néttiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
classification of developmental relationships: a system of classification of organisms based on their developmental relationships rather than their overall similarity of form ( takes a singular verb )


phy·lo·ge·net·i·cist [ flō jə néttəssist ] noun
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