evolutionary sequence
[/ˌɛvəˈluːʃənəri ˈsiːkwəns/]
nounpl: evolutionary sequences
sequência evolutiva
1. A series of changes or developmental stages that occur in organisms over time, showing progression from simpler to more complex forms
The evolutionary sequence of horses shows how their ancestors gradually developed larger bodies and specialized hooves.
A sequência evolutiva dos cavalos mostra como seus ancestrais desenvolveram gradualmente corpos maiores e cascos especializados.
2. In genetics and molecular biology, the order of changes in DNA or protein structures across related species
Scientists studied the evolutionary sequence of primate DNA to understand human origins.
Cientistas estudaram a sequência evolutiva do DNA de primatas para compreender as origens humanas.
3. A chronological arrangement of fossil records or species demonstrating evolutionary development
The fossil record provides clear evidence of the evolutionary sequence leading from ancient fish to modern tetrapods.
O registro fóssil fornece evidências claras da sequência evolutiva que leva de peixes antigos a tetrápodes modernos.
This term is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is central to evolutionary biology education and is widely discussed in scientific debates about human origins and biodiversity in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the evolutionary sequence of life
trace the evolutionary sequence
evolutionary sequence of events
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