shared ancestry
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Similar to 'common ancestry', emphasizing the lineage that is shared.
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- Genetic studies have confirmed the shared ancestry of humans and Neanderthals.
- The two neighbouring tribes discovered they had a shared ancestry dating back centuries.
- The similarities between these languages suggest a shared ancestry.
- If we could trace all life back, we would find a shared ancestry in a single organism.
- Through DNA testing, they were surprised to find a shared ancestry with a famous historical figure.
- Does the existence of similar myths point to a shared ancestry among these cultures?
- Despite their different appearances, the wolf and the domestic dog have a relatively recent shared ancestry.
- The concept of shared ancestry is fundamental to the theory of evolution.
- It's fascinating to think about our shared ancestry with so many different species.
- These distinct communities, once thought to be unrelated, actually have a deep and shared ancestry.