Definition

The science of classifying living things based on their cellular characteristics, particularly focusing on their chromosomes and cellular structures.

Example

Cytotaxonomy helps scientists understand the relationships between different species by examining their cellular makeup.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cytotaxonomy?

Yeah, I think it has to do with classifying organisms based on their cells.

Exactly! It’s fascinating how it helps understand relationships between species.

For sure! I love how science connects everything together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cytotaxonomy → It is formed from "cyto-" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell) and "taxonomy" (from Greek "taxis", meaning arrangement, and "nomia", meaning law or management). The term refers to the classification of organisms based on their cellular structure and characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cells' ('cyto-') being 'arranged' ('taxonomy') in a systematic way to understand different organisms.

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