This diagram is an example of a simple phylogenetic tree. In most cases, researchers draw phylogenetic trees in such a way as to record only those events that are relevant to a set of living taxa.

What do phylogenetic trees illustrate? These diagrams don't just organize knowledge of biodiversity - they also show us that living species are the summation of their evolutionary history.

“Understanding phylogenetic trees can be difficult ... and background information to lead you through levels that start out simple and build in complexity: By the end of this Lab, you’ll ...