Cytoscape Genealogy Pedigree
A four-generation family pedigree where squares represent males and circles represent females (the standard medical-genetics convention), horizontal lines connect couples, and vertical lines drop down to children. Laid out top-down with the Dagre extension so the oldest generatio
Template details
- chart
- tree
- genealogy
- pedigree
- cytoscape
When to use this template
This visualization clearly illustrates multi-generational lineage and the propagation of relationships or characteristics through a structured hierarchy. It is ideal for understanding ancestral connections, identifying common forebears, or tracing the inheritance patterns of traits, roles, or attributes across several generations.
- Datasets with distinct nodes representing individuals or entities.
- Hierarchical data where entities have clear parent-child relationships.
- Data including spousal or partnership connections between nodes.
- Entities with categorical attributes like gender or type.
- Datasets with a natural generational or temporal flow.
- Networks where tracing lineage and interconnections is key.