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What is the advantage of a phylogenetic tree?


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Phylogenetic tree:

  1. A phylogenetic tree, also called phylogeny, is a diagram that shows how various types of species, animals, or genes descended from a common ancestor.
  2. A phylogenetic tree's branching reflects how species or groups emerged from the same ancestor.
  3. A phylogenetic tree might be rooted, unrooted, or bifurcating.
  4. It provides a deep understanding.
  5. It tells us about evolution using changes in genetics.
  6. The phylogenetic tree depicts evolutionary links as well as the descent pattern.

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