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Trees as a metaphor to understand relationships in biology.

Authors :
Roland G Roberts
PLOS Biology staff editors
Source :
PLoS Biology, Vol 22, Iss 5, p e3002681 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024.

Abstract

The phylogenetic tree has been a core conceptual tool for evolutionary biology for nearly 200 years. This editorial explores the role of the tree as a metaphor, discussing two new PLOS Biology Essays that look to the future.

Subjects

Subjects :
Biology (General)
QH301-705.5

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15449173 and 15457885
Volume :
22
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
PLoS Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3531039a48e84f22aefce5752cc60be0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002681&type=printable