taxonomy
/tækˈsɒnəmi/
nounBiology
Organizmaların hiyerarşik gruplara bilimsel sınıflandırması
The scientific classification of organisms into hierarchical groups based on shared characteristics.
- Linnaeus developed the modern system of biological taxonomy.
- The taxonomy of insects is extremely complex.
- Marine biologists continue to revise the taxonomy of deep-sea creatures as new species are discovered each year.
- Understanding plant taxonomy is essential for ethnobotanists who document traditional medicinal knowledge across different cultures.
- The research team proposed a new taxonomy for classifying psychological disorders based on neurological rather than behavioral criteria.
- Modern molecular techniques have revolutionized taxonomy by enabling scientists to classify organisms according to their genetic similarities.
noun
Bir sınıflandırma veya organizasyon sistemi
A system of classification or organization applied to any field or domain.
- The company developed a taxonomy for organizing customer data.
- We need a better taxonomy of learning objectives.