Trait evolution is not predictable ... for yellow flowers will also have yellow flowers. Of course, as phylogenetic trees branch, different lineages accumulate different traits.

This example illustrates the fact that a phylogeny is, at its most basic level, a history of descent from common ancestry. Phylogenetic trees are fractal in the sense that the same pattern is ...

The Evolution Lab contains two main parts: Build A Tree: Students build phylogenetic trees themed around the evidence of evolution, including fossils, biogeography, and similarities in DNA.

“Evolution isn't just a story about where ... s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “Understanding phylogenetic trees can be difficult, but we’re working to make it more accessible ...

"Our study proves that phylogeny is essential for understanding ... More information: Ewuketu Linger et al, Phylogenetic Effect on Tree Radial Growth Depends on Drought and Tree Sizes, Journal ...

The result of this analysis is a phylogenetic tree, which illustrates the branching patterns of evolution, showing common ancestors and the paths of divergence that led to the diversity of life we ...

This study is led by Dr. Zhu L. Yang (Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Natural Medicines, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of ...

Cooper N, Thomas GH, FitzJohn RG (2016) Shedding light on the 'dark side' of phylogenetic comparative methods. Methods in Ecology and Evolution, In press.