phylogenetic model
[/ˌfaɪloʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: phylogenetic models
modelo filogenético
1. A mathematical or statistical representation of evolutionary relationships and the pattern of descent among biological organisms, species, or molecular sequences
The phylogenetic model suggests that these two species diverged approximately 5 million years ago.
O modelo filogenético sugere que essas duas espécies divergiram há aproximadamente 5 milhões de anos.
2. A computational framework used to infer evolutionary trees and estimate the rate and timing of evolutionary change
Researchers used a Bayesian phylogenetic model to analyze the genetic data from multiple populations.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram um modelo filogenético bayesiano para analisar dados genéticos de múltiplas populações.
3. A theoretical construct that incorporates assumptions about how DNA or protein sequences evolve over time
The phylogenetic model accounts for different rates of mutation across different lineages.
O modelo filogenético leva em conta diferentes taxas de mutação em diferentes linhagens.
This is a specialized scientific term widely used in evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology research in both Brazil and the USA. It is predominantly found in academic publications, university curricula, and research laboratories. The term carries the same meaning and usage across both cultures and is part of the international scientific vocabulary.
Related Idioms & Phrases
phylogenetic model inference
building a phylogenetic model
testing a phylogenetic model
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