monophyletisch
monophyletic; descended from a common ancestor
English translations
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monophyletic
Word details
- German meaning
- Monophyletisch bedeutet, dass eine Gruppe von Organismen von einem einzigen gemeinsamen Vorfahren abstammt.
- English meaning
- Monophyletic means that a group of organisms is descended from a single common ancestor.
- Synonym
- geschlossen
- German example
- Die Säugetiere sind eine monophyletische Gruppe.
- English example
- Mammals are a monophyletic group.
Example sentences with “monophyletisch”
Die Gruppe der Vögel gilt als monophyletisch. (The group of birds is considered monophyletic.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the context of 'monophyletisch'?
It is a technical term used in evolutionary biology to describe a group of organisms that share a single common ancestor.