Definition

Related to the study of the classification and relationships of living organisms based on their biological characteristics.

Example

The biosystematic approach helps scientists understand the evolutionary relationships among species.

Conversation

I just read an article about biosystematic studies in plants.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It explained how researchers classify species based on their genetic relationships and biosystematic methods.

Wow, I didn’t know that was a thing. It sounds really important for conservation!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biosystematic → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "systematic" (from Latin "systematicus", meaning systematic or organized). The word refers to the organized study of living organisms and their classification.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life, and 'systematic' meaning organized — together they describe the organized study of life.

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