Incertae sedis

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Incertae sedis

Incertae sedis (pronounced as in-ser-tay see-dis) is a term used in biological taxonomy to denote a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. The term is Latin for "of uncertain placement".

Etymology

The term "incertae sedis" is derived from Latin, where "incertae" means uncertain and "sedis" means seat or placement. It is used in taxonomy when the exact placement or classification of a species or group is not known.

Usage

Incertae sedis is often used when the taxonomic details of a particular group or species are in doubt. This could be due to lack of information, conflicting information, or ongoing research that has yet to provide a definitive answer. The term is used across various fields of biology, including botany, zoology, and microbiology.

Related Terms

  • Taxonomy: The science of classification, in biology the arrangement of organisms into a classification.
  • Species: The lowest and most strict level of the taxonomic hierarchy.
  • Genus: A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) that groups together closely related species.
  • Family (biology): A higher rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) above the genus level.
  • Order (biology): A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) above the family level.
  • Class (biology): A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) above the order level.
  • Phylum: A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) above the class level.
  • Kingdom (biology): The second highest rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) below the domain level.

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