A specific trait that is used to construct a cladogram is called a

A derived trait or character

Explanation:

A cladogram reveals the relationship between species of the same ancestors by showing the trait right from the ancestors and how they have modified such traits. The cladogram is usually a tree-like diagram that places the first parents as the root.

Character or trait is usually used to group the generations into a clade and subclades in a cladogram. At any point when there is a divergence of a trait from that of the parents, a new branch is created representing a new clade.

These traits that define the subclades are known as derived traits and they are the specific trait that is used to construct a cladogram

earthquakes in florida are rare because the state is not located near any tectonic plates. in fact, florida is tied for first place as having the fewest earthquakes of any state. much of florida is limestone and seafloor materials that is not conducive to earthquakes.

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