systematic biology
[sɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk baɪˈɑl.ə.dʒi]
noun
biologia sistemática
1. The branch of biology concerned with the classification, naming, and organization of living organisms into hierarchical groups based on their evolutionary relationships and shared characteristics
Systematic biology helps us understand how different species are related to one another through their common ancestry.
A biologia sistemática nos ajuda a compreender como diferentes espécies estão relacionadas umas às outras através de seus ancestrais comuns.
2. The discipline that combines taxonomy, phylogenetics, and evolutionary biology to organize biological diversity
Modern systematic biology uses DNA analysis to determine evolutionary relationships between organisms.
A biologia sistemática moderna usa análise de DNA para determinar as relações evolutivas entre os organismos.
Systematic biology is a fundamental discipline in both Brazilian and Portuguese scientific communities, heavily studied in university biology programs. In the USA, the field is equally important to understanding biodiversity and is central to natural history museums and zoological institutions. The terminology reflects the scientific nature of the field and remains consistent across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
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