Definitions of phylogenetic relation
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(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural partssynonyms: affinitytype of:family relationship, kinship, relationship(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
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