taxonomy

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While modern taxonomy may also rely on supporting materials such as photographs or genetic information, the holotype remains the primary reference point.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

As the authors note, "New species continue to be discovered, exemplified by Lycodon irwini, highlighting the ongoing progress in taxonomy and the incomplete understanding of herpetofaunal diversity and distribution in the region."

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025

Plainly, what’s needed is a taxonomy of AI slop: which manifestations are merely nuisances, which are actually entertaining, which are threats to social or political order.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

In the emerging taxonomy of eVTOLs, the BlackFly is known as a tilt-aircraft design.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

He lists 121 figures, and divides them according to a taxonomy that’s highly serviceable today:* grouping them according to the type of thing they did.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith