Learn about the Tree of Life!

 

Pick a topic to learn about, or press the "Next Section" button below to go in order:

 

What is the Tree of Life?

 

What is a Phylogenetic Relationship?

 

Evolution Along the Branches

 

Extreme Divergence!

 

Convergent Evolution

Convergent Insect Eaters

 

A Succulent Convergence

Big Surprises in the Tree of Life

Elephant Shrews

 

Afrotheria - Elephants, Elephant Shrews, and More!

 

Rafflesia - The World's Largest Flower

A Monumental Scientific Challenge

 

Computational Complexity

 

Why Study the Tree of Life?

 

Phylogenetic Predictions