Phylotype

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪˈɫoʊˈtaɪp/

Phylotype (noun)

  1. A group of organisms that share similar genetic traits and belong to the same evolutionary lineage.

Examples

  • A phylotype can represent a specific type of organism in a study.
  • A phylotype is a type of organism classified by genetics.

Common collocations: identify a phylotype, analyze phylotype diversity, classify a phylotype

Synonyms of Phylotype

Formal

Neutral