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systematics

Biology; Genetics

Field of biology that deals with the diversity of life. Systematics is usually divided into the two areas of phylogenetics and taxonomy.

A named group of organisms, not necessarily a clade, but linked by shared physical or genetic characteristics. A taxon may be designated by a Latin name or by a letter, number, or any other symbol; ...

taxonomy

Biology; Genetics

The science of naming and classifying organisms.

vicariance

Biology; Genetics

Speciation which occurs as a result of the separation and subsequent isolation of portions of an orginal population.

transduction

Biology; Genetics

Viral transfer of DNA to new host.

extracellular matrix

Biology; Genetics

(ECM) Region outside of metazoan cells which includes compounds attached to the plasma membrane, as well as dissolved substances attracted to the surface charge of the cells. The ECM functions both ...