taxonomy
1 of 1noun/tækˈsɑnəmi/
Forms:taxonomies
1
the systematic classification of plants and animals, based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships
2
the scientific discipline of classifying and naming organisms based on their evolutionary relationships and shared characteristics
- Biologists use taxonomy to categorize a newly discovered species into its appropriate genus and species based on its morphological and genetic traits.
- The study of phylogenetics helps clarify evolutionary relationships between species, contributing to the refinement of taxonomy.
- Carl Linnaeus is often credited as the father of modern taxonomy for establishing the binomial nomenclature system still used today.
- Taxonomy aids conservation efforts by identifying endangered species and prioritizing their protection.
- Advances in molecular biology have revolutionized taxonomy by providing insights into genetic similarities and differences among organisms.
3
a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc