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cladogram
This term describes a specific visual tool used in phylogenetics to map the hypothetical paths of evolution. It differs from a phylogenetic tree in that it focuses strictly on the branching patterns of shared derived characteristics rather than attempting to represent the actual chronological time or the exact length of evolutionary change.
Because it is a technical scientific term, it is used almost exclusively in academic, biological, or paleontological contexts. It carries a neutral, analytical connotation, serving as a hypothesis of relationship rather than a definitive proof of ancestry.
Meanings
Examples
The professor asked the students to draw a cladogram of the primate lineage.
Look at this cladogram to see how birds are related to dinosaurs.
I wonder if this cladogram accurately reflects the latest genetic data.
A cladogram simplifies complex evolutionary histories into a readable tree.
A cladogram simplifies complex evolutionary histories into a readable tree.
We need to revise the cladogram based on the new fossil evidence.
The textbook includes a detailed cladogram of all vertebrate classes.
The textbook includes a detailed cladogram of all vertebrate classes.
Can you explain the branching points on this cladogram?
The researcher used a computer program to generate a precise cladogram.