ing to the pattern of environmental gradients or habitats. 



Climograph 



A chart in which one climatic factor such as the mean 

 monthly temperature is plotted against another factor such 

 as the mean monthly precipitation or the mean relative 

 humidity. 



Climosequence 



A series of climatic data for different places in an area. 



Cline 



A gradation in genetic properties of a population along 

 an environmental gradient. 



Clinometer 



An instrument for measuring the angle of a slope. 



Clisere 



A series of different Climaxes (q. v.) in a particular area 

 resulting from changes in climate, e.g., the succession of 

 climaxes during post-glacial time in north central United 

 States. 



Cloaca 



The terminal portion of the gut into which reproductive 

 and kidney ducts open, as for example in most Vertebrates 

 such as birds, amphibians, reptiles, and many fishes. 



Clod 



A mass of soil produced by plowing or digging. 



Clonal 



Refers to a clone. 



Clone 



The progeny produced vegetatively, by Apomixis, or by 

 Parthenogenesis, from a common ancestor, cf. Ortet, Ramet. 



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