Definition

A category or group in biology used to classify living organisms, such as species, genus, or family.

Example

The scientist discovered a new taxon that had never been classified before.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term taxon in biology?

Yeah, I think it refers to a group of organisms, right?

Exactly! It's used to classify different species and their relationships.

That makes sense, classification is so important in understanding biodiversity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Taxon → It is derived from the Greek word "taxis" (meaning arrangement) and the suffix "-on" (used in biology to denote a unit or entity). The term "taxon" refers to a group or unit of organisms that are classified together based on shared characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arrangement' ('taxis') to remember that a 'taxon' is a group of organisms classified together.

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