# Comparative Data Analysis Ontology (CDAO)

> A formalization of concepts and relations relevant to evolutionary comparative analysis, such as...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/11e6c3c9584647e7bf0d18aa72e0b527
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Access type: Academic
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Small
- Formats: OWL
- Domains: Healthcare
- Audiences: Researcher
- External link: https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/CDAO
- Contact: Jim Balhoff (balhoff@renci.org)
- Listed in library: 2025-06-12
- Last updated: 2025-09-10

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | CDAO |
| Description | A formalization of concepts and relations relevant to evolutionary comparative analysis, such as phylogenetic trees, OTUs (operational taxonomic units) and compared characters (including molecular characters as well as other types). CDAO is being developed by scientists in biology, evolution, and computer science. |
| Format | OWL |
| Categories | Experimental Conditions |
| Groups | OBO Foundry |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 165 |
| Individuals | 26 |
| Properties | 78 |
| Max Depth | 4 |
| Max Child Count | 18 |
| Average Child Count | 3 |
| Classes With One Child | 15 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 0 |
| Classes With No Definition | 139 |

## Projects using CDAO

- [Phenoscape](https://bioportal.bioontology.org/projects/Phenoscape)

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