Synonyms of clade

Collocations of clade

evolutionary clade
Frequency: 70 %

The evolutionary clade of mammals includes primates, rodents, and carnivores.

phylogenetic clade
Frequency: 65 %

The phylogenetic clade of birds is characterized by the presence of feathers and beaks.

taxonomic clade
Frequency: 60 %

The taxonomic clade of insects comprises orders such as Coleoptera and Lepidoptera.

monophyletic clade
Frequency: 50 %

A monophyletic clade includes an ancestral species and all of its descendants.

sister clade
Frequency: 45 %

The sister clade to reptiles is birds, indicating a close evolutionary relationship.

Idiomatic Expressions for clade

  • Phrase: belonging to a different clade
    Meaning: to have a different evolutionary origin or lineage
    Usage: Researchers use this phrase to indicate that two organisms or species are not closely related and come from distinct clades.