phylogenetic relation

Noun
  1. (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts (synset 113834508)
    "in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans"
    referred to in: biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms
    is a type of: family relationship, kinship, relationship - (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
    same as: affinity

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