What is phylogenetic classification?
Phylogenetic classification is based on evolutionary relationships between organisms and their ancestors, classifying species into groups.
It reveals how closely related organisms are.
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What are the advantages of phylogenetic classification?
Phylogenetic classification produces a continuous tree that doesn't force organisms into specific taxonomic groups where they don't quite fit.
This also means that there is no overlap between the groups produced.
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What is a phylogenetic tree?
A phylogenetic tree is a diagram used to represent the evolutionary relationships between organisms.
It shows that different species have evolved from a common ancestor.
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How are the oldest species and the most recent species represented on a phylogenetic tree?
The oldest species is shown at the base of the tree, while the most recent species are shown at the ends of the branches of the tree.
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