Clade

ENZH

What Does Clade Mean?

  • 类群
  • 谱系

Clade Pronunciation

/kleɪd/

Clade Definition

noun

Definition

A group of organisms that includes an ancestor and all its descendants.

In ZH

一个包括一个祖先及其所有后代的生物群体。

How to Use Clade in a Sentence

  • A clade can be defined by shared evolutionary traits.
  • All mammals belong to the clade Mammalia.
  • The clade of reptiles is known for their scaly skin.
  • Scientists study clades to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • The concept of a clade helps in classifying biodiversity.