Ancestral graph

An ancestral graph is a way to represent relationships between different entities, where each entity can have both direct and indirect connections to others through a shared origin. In this context, it helps to visualize and understand how traits, behaviors, or characteristics might be inherited or influenced by ancestors. For example, a family tree illustrates how genetic traits are passed down through generations. Ancestral graphs are useful in fields like genetics, sociology, and evolutionary biology, as they clarify how complex networks of influence and relationships shape the characteristics of individuals or groups over time.