English Dictionary

phylogeny

/faɪˈlɒdʒəni/

noun

(systematics) The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades. / (systematics, informal) A phylogenetic diagram. / The historical development of a human social or racial group.

Phylogeny is the study of the evolutionary history and relationships among individuals or groups of organisms.

意味（1）

(systematics) The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.

意味（2）

(systematics, informal) A phylogenetic diagram.

意味（3）

The historical development of a human social or racial group.

Understanding the phylogeny of this musical group helps us understand its music.

意味（4）

The historical development of any thing, idea, etc.

Indeed, in a recent review article, Mithen (2009) traces the phylogeny of human communication […]