Darwinian tree of life

The Darwinian tree of life is a model that illustrates the evolution of all living organisms from common ancestors over billions of years. It depicts how species are related through branching pathways, showing how they diverge and adapt over time. The trunk represents early life forms, while branches symbolize the diversity of species that emerged as they evolved. This concept highlights the connections among all forms of life, indicating that humans, plants, animals, and microorganisms share a distant heritage, emphasizing the unity and complexity of life on Earth.