cladograms

A cladogram is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships between different species or groups. It resembles a branching tree, where each branch point represents a common ancestor shared by the groups that diverge from it. The closer two groups are on the cladogram, the more closely related they are. Cladograms are based on shared characteristics, such as physical traits or genetic similarities, helping scientists understand how species evolved over time and their connections in the tree of life. They are important tools in the study of biology and evolutionary science.