phylesis

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noun

A course of evolutionary or phylogenetic development which modifies an organism or group of organisms without leading to the formation of a new species.

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Meanings

nounphylesis (plural phyleses)

plural phyleses

  1. biologyA course of evolutionary or phylogenetic development which modifies an organism or group of organisms without leading to the formation of a new species.
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APA

phylesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phylesis

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“phylesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phylesis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phylesis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phylesis.

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