Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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Chapter 26, Problem 13TYK
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Introduction: The phylogenetic tree, also known as phylogeny, shows the pattern of evolutionary relationship between different organisms. It paves way to know the evolutionary relationship between different species or groups of organisms based on their genetic and physical characteristics.
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