Clade

Word CLADE
Character 5
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /kleɪd/

Definitions and meanings of "Clade"

What do we mean by clade?

A grouping of organisms made on the basis of their presumed evolutionary history, consisting of a common ancestor and all of its descendants. noun

A group of animals or other organisms derived from a common ancestor species. noun

A higher level grouping of a genetic haplogroup. noun

A group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor noun

A group of animals or other organisms derived from a common ancestor species.

A higher level grouping of a genetic haplogroup.

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The word "clade" in example sentences

By definition, a clade is a group composed of a single ancestor and all its descendants. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In cladistics, the clade is a hypothetical construct based on experimental data. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Then you should simply say "a clade is defined by descent." ❋ Unknown (2010)

It clearly states a clade is defined by ancestry and forms a nested hierarchy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A clade is a parent and * all* of its descendents. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A clade is * defined* as an organism and all its descendents. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A clade is an ancestor species and all of its descendants ❋ Unknown (2009)

Understanding Evolution: A clade is a grouping that includes a common ancestor and all the descendents (living and extinct) of that ancestor … Clades are nested within one another — they form a nested hierarchy. olegt: I am afraid this clarification won't help because Joe still doesn't understand what a clade is. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Zachriel: The set {clade} is defined as the ancestor and all its descendents. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If we look at the definition of clade - A clade is a group, consisting of a single organism and all of its descendants. - my premise is correct as aves are a descendent of reptiles - that is if we go by the cladogram … ❋ Unknown (2009)

A clade is a grouping that includes a common ancestor and all the descendents (living and extinct) of that ancestor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We might use phylogeny to support a proposed cladistic classification, but a clade is * defined* as an organism and all its descendents. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A clade is a group, consisting of a single organism and all of its descendants. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A clade is defined as an organism and all its descendents. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Understanding Evolution: A clade is a grouping that includes a common ancestor and all the descendents (living and extinct) of that ancestor … Clades are nested within one another — they form a nested hierarchy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A clade is a common ancestor and all its descendents. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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