Definition

Relating to the classification of organisms based on their biochemical characteristics.

Example

The chemotaxonomic analysis revealed new insights into the plant species' relationships.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on plant classification?

No, what’s special about it?

It focuses on chemotaxonomic methods to identify species.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chemotaxonomic → It is formed from "chemo-" (from Greek "chēmeia", meaning chemistry) and "taxonomic" (from Greek "taxis", meaning arrangement, and "nomos", meaning law). The term refers to the classification of organisms based on their chemical composition and characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chemistry' ('chemo-') being used to 'arrange' ('taxis') and 'law' ('nomos') in the classification of living things.

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