Parataxon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parataxon is a noun meaning (taxonomy) An artificial taxon used to describe a fossil based on morphology with no relation to genetic reality.
Meaning
(taxonomy) An artificial taxon used to describe a fossil based on morphology with no relation to genetic reality.
Word Forms
- parataxa
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orthotaxon, problematica, eutaxon, paratype, morphotaxon, morphotaxonomy.
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