Taxon
noun
A taxon is a classification of organisms that are grouped together based on shared characteristics.
The species of tiger is a taxon within the family of Felidae.
Often appears as...
- taxon of interest
- any taxon
Usage tips
Formal
Living taxon, extinct taxon, taxonomic rank
noun
A taxon is a classification of organisms that are grouped together based on shared characteristics.
The species of tiger is a taxon within the family of Felidae.
Often appears as...
- taxon of interest
- any taxon
Usage tips
Formal
Living taxon, extinct taxon, taxonomic rank
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Classification
Understand the levels of classification used in biology to appropriately categorize organisms.
In biology, organisms are classified with increasing specificity from domain down to species.
Pro Tip 2/3Ecological Importance
Consider the role of a taxon within its ecosystem.
Every taxon can indicate the health and diversity of an ecosystem.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Usage
Learn how 'taxon' applies in various scientific discussions.
In ecological studies, 'taxon' often refers to an entire group like birds, mammals, etc.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Classification
Understand the levels of classification used in biology to appropriately categorize organisms.
In biology, organisms are classified with increasing specificity from domain down to species.
Pro Tip 2/3Ecological Importance
Consider the role of a taxon within its ecosystem.
Every taxon can indicate the health and diversity of an ecosystem.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Usage
Learn how 'taxon' applies in various scientific discussions.
In ecological studies, 'taxon' often refers to an entire group like birds, mammals, etc.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Classification
Understand the levels of classification used in biology to appropriately categorize organisms.
In biology, organisms are classified with increasing specificity from domain down to species.
Pro Tip 2/3Ecological Importance
Consider the role of a taxon within its ecosystem.
Every taxon can indicate the health and diversity of an ecosystem.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Usage
Learn how 'taxon' applies in various scientific discussions.
In ecological studies, 'taxon' often refers to an entire group like birds, mammals, etc.
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