Definitions

1. adjective

cladodial refers to the arrangement of scales or other structures in a specific pattern, particularly in the context of fish or reptiles.

“The cladodial pattern of the fish’s scales helped scientists identify its species.”

2. noun

A term used in cladistics to describe the arrangement of characters or traits in a phylogenetic tree.

“The cladodial was used to analyze the evolutionary relationships between different species.”