1. plural of phylogeny; the evolutionary history and development of a species or trait from its earliest forms to the present.
Usage: technical/scientific; commonly used in biology and evolutionary studies
2. diagrams or trees that show the evolutionary relationships and common ancestors among different organisms or species.
Usage: technical/scientific

Examples

• Scientists studied the phylogenies of different primate species to understand their common ancestors.
• The phylogenies displayed in the museum exhibit traced the evolution of horses over millions of years.
• Molecular data has helped researchers construct more accurate phylogenies of ancient organisms.
• Comparing phylogenies across different animal groups reveals patterns of evolutionary change.
• The textbook chapter explained how phylogenies are built using fossil records and genetic information.
• Evolutionary biologists use phylogenies to classify organisms and understand their relationships.