Tree of Life - ToL App 3.1.0

Tree of Life App is an extensive and informative tool that presents an interactive and illustrated family-level phylogeny of living organisms. It is meticulously crafted from a comprehensive synthesis of data derived from numerous published studies in the primary literature. This app showcases a wide array of organism groups, ranging from Bacteria to Vertebrates, each initially displayed as collapsed branches that can be further explored to reveal family-level relationships. The current version incorporates over 7000 families.

The Tree of Life App offers users a range of features tailored for easy navigation and in-depth exploration:

• Ability to zoom in or out for a detailed examination of the expansive tree structure
• Interactive elements allowing users to tap on images to access family details, including common names and convenient links to related Wikipedia pages (internet connection required for this feature)
• Convenient option to collapse clades into streamlined branches to summarize information or selectively hide specific details
• Capability to view subtrees focused on specific areas of interest
• A search function enabling users to quickly locate particular organisms by either common or scientific family names
• Inclusion of a time scale feature facilitating the determination of lineage divergence dates and the extinction times of fossil families

The Tree of Life App is meticulously maintained with regular updates to incorporate the latest research findings. This commitment ensures that users have access to the most current and advanced understanding of evolutionary relationships among living beings.