BIO181 - U1 Phylogeny

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species

specific groups of organisms and taxons who are able to interbreed with each other and reproduce

biological species

species able to interbreed with each other

morphological species

defining species based on their physcial characteristics and form

phylogenetic species

characterizing a species based on their DNA and evolutionary history

phylogeny

study of an organisms evolutionary history and relations with other organisms

taxon

species grouping

taxonomoy

rules and guidelines on how to classify an organism into groups

classifying an organism

phylogeny, embroyic development, phenotypes, DNA, behaviros

why does phylogeny matter for conservation issues?

matters to understand how to keep organisms safe from potential threats and dangers and how to keep endangered species safe

why is phylogeny important for political decisions?

helps decide which organisms get money and are prioritized

why is phylogeny important for medicine

important to see what organisms possess dna similar to valuable ailments and solutions

why is phylogeny important for ecology

to handle the impacts between organisms and other organisms in their environment and hybrids