Pattern analysis of phylogenetic trees could reveal connections between evolution, ecology
Friday, June 26, 2020 - 12:11
in Biology & Nature
In biology, phylogenetic trees represent the evolutionary history and diversification of species—the "family tree" of Life. Phylogenetic trees not only describe the evolution of a group of organisms but can also be constructed from the organisms within a particular environment or ecosystem, such as the human microbiome. In this way, they can describe how this ecosystem evolved and what its functional capabilities might be.