Subclade

Synonyms of subclade

• branch
• offshoot
• subset

Antonyms of subclade

• ancestor
• supraclade
• main clade

Collocations of subclade

phylogenetic tree

Frequency: 70 %

The subclade was placed on the phylogenetic tree based on genetic similarities.

evolutionary history

Frequency: 65 %

Researchers studied the subclade to better understand its evolutionary history.

genetic diversity

Frequency: 60 %

The subclade exhibited high levels of genetic diversity within the population.

species classification

Frequency: 50 %

The subclade was assigned a specific species classification based on its genetic makeup.

biological relationship

Frequency: 45 %

Scientists analyzed the subclade to determine the biological relationship between different species.

Idiomatic Expressions for subclade

• Phrase: belong to a specific subclade
  Meaning: to be classified or grouped within a particular subset of a larger category
  Usage: The new species discovered in the rainforest belongs to a specific subclade of primates.