taxonomic classification

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meaningsoftaxonomicandclassification

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taxonomic
adjective
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/ˌtæk.səˈnɒm.ɪk/us
/ˌtæk.səˈnɑː.mɪk/
relating to a system for naming and organizing things, especially plants and animals, into groups that have ...
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classification
noun
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/ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌklæs.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act or process of dividing things into groups according to ...
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(Definition oftaxonomicandclassificationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In contrast, synoptic keys follow thetaxonomicclassificationas close as possible.
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Thetaxonomicclassificationof this family is in doubt.
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The following are ordered alphabetically bytaxonomicclassification.
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Considerable variation in the physical form of individuals occurs in the species, and specialists have long been uncertain as to the correcttaxonomicclassification.
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The ticto barb is one of many barbs undergoing revisions in theirtaxonomicclassification.
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Orthologous sequences provide useful information intaxonomicclassificationand phylogenetic studies of organisms.
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However, thetaxonomicclassificationat higher levels in the group has remained somewhat unsettled.
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Ataxonomicclassificationwith fewer species has also been proposed.
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Thetaxonomicclassificationof gnathiids is usually based on the morphological characteristics of the adult male.
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Colloquial use of the term "dog breed", however, does not conform to scientific standards oftaxonomicclassification.
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Currently a study is underway to clarify thetaxonomicclassificationof this putative subspecies.
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It has not yet been assigned to ataxonomicclassification.
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It is closely related to numerical taxonomy which is concerned with the use of numerical methods fortaxonomicclassification.
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The presence and morphology of the temporal fenestra are critical fortaxonomicclassificationof the synapsids, of which mammals are part.
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Despite itstaxonomicclassificationas a carnivoran, the giant panda has a diet that is primarily herbivorous, which consists almost exclusively of bamboo.
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The table displays the corresponding organism,taxonomicclassification, gene, description, human similarity, orthology type and details.
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This fish is one of many barbs undergoing revisions in theirtaxonomicclassification.
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Everything from class levels, food consumption, clothing, and material culture objects would be subjected to ataxonomicclassificationsystem.
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