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In this video, we look at phylogeny and phylogenetic trees. First we explore what is meant by phylogeny. We then look at how to interpret a phylogenetic tree, including what is meant by a node and sister groups. Finally, we look at the benefits of phylogeny over taxonomic classification.
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