Phyletic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the evolutionary development of organisms; "phylogenetic development".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The scientist studied the phyletic history of the species to understand how it adapted to its environment.
- Phyletic analysis revealed a significant evolutionary shift in the organism's physical characteristics over time.
- The team used molecular techniques to reconstruct the phyletic relationships among the various species.
- Understanding the phyletic evolution of a particular trait is crucial for grasping its current function and importance.
- By tracing the phyletic development of the fossil record, researchers gained insight into the planet's ecological changes over millions of years.