Taxonomy
Taxonomy is the process of identifying and classifying living organisms. Taxonomists study organisms and identify them based on their characteristics. These characteristics might be visible morphological characteristics or genetic differences.
Related terms
- Binomial naming system
- Class
- Conspecific
- Family
- Genus
- Kingdom
- Linnaeus
- Phylum
- Species
- Subspecies
- Type specimen
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