Meaning of the word clade in English
What does clade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
clade
US /kleɪd/
UK /kleɪd/
Noun
a group of organisms believed to have evolved from a common ancestor, according to the principles of cladistics
Example:
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Birds and reptiles form a clade, sharing a common reptilian ancestor.
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The study identified a new clade of bacteria.