Pattern analysis of phylogenetic trees could reveal connections between evolution, ecology
Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 14:20
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.