Taxonomic
Taxonomic
Taxonomic (pronunciation: taks-oh-nom-ik) is a term derived from the Greek words "taxis" and "nomos", which mean "arrangement" and "law" respectively. It refers to the science of classification, specifically in the field of biology. Taxonomy is used to categorize organisms into a hierarchical structure, which includes ranks such as domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Etymology
The term "taxonomic" is derived from the Greek words "taxis", meaning "arrangement", and "nomos", meaning "law". It was first used in the English language in the early 19th century, and it has been a fundamental concept in the field of biology ever since.
Related Terms
- Taxonomy: The science of classification, in biology the arrangement of organisms into a hierarchy of taxonomic ranks.
- Binomial Nomenclature: A system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts.
- Phylogenetics: The study of the evolutionary history and relationships among individuals or groups of organisms.
- Cladistics: A method of classification of animals and plants according to the proportion of measurable characteristics that they have in common.
- Systematics: The study of the diversification of living forms, both past and present, and the relationships among living things through time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Taxonomic
- Wikipedia's article - Taxonomic
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