taxonomy (Meaning)
taxonomy (n)
a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
(biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification
practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships
taxonomy (n.)
That division of the natural sciences which treats of the classification of animals and plants; the laws or principles of classification.
Synonyms & Antonyms of taxonomy
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taxonomy Sentence Examples
- Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms in a hierarchical system.
- The Linnaean taxonomy is a widely accepted system for classifying organisms into species, genera, families, and so on.
- The three domains of life in the modern taxonomy are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
- Molecular taxonomy uses genetic data to determine the evolutionary relationships among organisms.
- Taxonomy plays a crucial role in the conservation and management of biodiversity.
- The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants sets rules and guidelines for taxonomic naming.
- The taxonomy of insects is vast and complex, with over a million described species.
- Advances in genetic sequencing technologies have revolutionized the field of taxonomy.
- The taxonomy of viruses is continuously evolving as new strains and variants emerge.
- Molecular phylogenetics is a powerful tool for inferring taxonomic relationships based on genetic data.
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a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc, (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classificati
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms in a hierarchical system.
The Linnaean taxonomy is a widely accepted system for classifying organisms into species, genera, families, and so on.
The three domains of life in the modern taxonomy are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
Molecular taxonomy uses genetic data to determine the evolutionary relationships among organisms.
