Taxon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtæksɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taxon is a noun meaning (taxonomy) A group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms treated as a unit by taxonomists.
Meaning
(taxonomy) A group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms treated as a unit by taxonomists.
Word Forms
- taxa
- taxons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paraphyletic, taxonomy, species, taxonomic, family, supertaxon.
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