Dictionary
cladogenesis
noun clad·o·gen·e·sis \ˌkla-də-ˈje-nə-səs\
Definition of CLADOGENESIS
: evolutionary change characterized by treelike branching of taxa — compare anagenesis
— clad·o·ge·net·ic \ˌkla-dō-jə-ˈne-tik\ adjective
— clad·o·ge·net·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of CLADOGENESIS
1953
Learn More About CLADOGENESIS
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: cladogramPrevious Word in the Dictionary: CladodusAll Words Near: cladogenesis
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up cladogenesis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).