ScienceAugust 8, 2026

phylogeographic

FY-loh-jee-uh-GRAF-ik

Definition

Relating to the geographical distribution of genetic lineages or evolutionary histories of organisms.

Etymology

The word is a compound derived from the Greek 'phylon' (tribe or race) and 'geography,' combining evolutionary biology with spatial analysis to trace the history of populations.

In the news

The term is used to describe research that maps the historical migration patterns and dispersion of human populations using ancient DNA. It highlights how genetic data helps scientists reconstruct where and how ancestral groups moved over time.

Study Sheds Light on Dispersion of Languages, Ancient DNA

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