Taxonomy
(noun)
The science of classification and naming of organisms, especially in a hierarchical manner.
Origin:
Derived from greek, meaning 'arrangement, classification.
Examples:
- The botanist spent years studying the taxonomy of the plant species, classifying them based on their physical and biological characteristics.
- The taxonomy of animals has evolved over time, reflecting our growing understanding of the diversity and relationships of life.
- The website provided a comprehensive taxonomy of bird species, with pictures, descriptions, and distribution maps.
- The taxonomy of the Internet, with its many websites and web pages, is constantly changing, making it difficult to organize and categorize.
- The scientists discussed the challenges of taxonomy, such as defining species boundaries and resolving conflicting classifications.