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Taxonomic

usgb/ˌtæksəˈnɑːmɪk/Volume
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Used mainly in scientific contexts, such as biology and ecology, to discuss organism classification. SlideHer taxonomic research on beetles led to the discovery of a new species.
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It's a specialized term, so it's not commonly used in daily conversation, except among scientists. SlideThe term 'taxonomic' came up during our biology class discussion.
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Implies a hierarchical structure in which living things are organized from general to specific. SlideTaxonomic classification begins with the domain and ends with the species.