cladogenetic

/kləˌdɒdʒɪˈnɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting a type of evolutionary change resulting from a cladistic reclassification of a taxon.

“The cladogenetic shift in the species’ classification led to a reevaluation of its ecological role.”

2. noun

a cladogenetic event or process.

“The cladogenetic event in the fossil record provided crucial evidence for the species’ evolutionary history.”

Synonyms

  • evolutionary
  • phylogenetic

Antonyms

  • anagenetic