Nodes

Definition

In phylogenetics, nodes are points on a tree where a lineage splits into two or more separate lineages. They represent the most recent common ancestor of the lineages that branch from them.

Related terms

Phylogenetic Tree:

A diagram showing evolutionary relationships among organisms based on their genetic similarities and differences.

Branches: These are lines in a phylogenetic tree that represent lineages evolving over time.

Clade: A group of organisms believed to have evolved from a common ancestor, according to the principles of cladistics.