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taxonomy

[tak-son-uh-mee] / tækˈsɒn ə mi /




NOUN
scientific classification
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"Our findings challenge the current classification of Little Foot and highlight the need for further careful, evidence-based taxonomy in human evolution," Dr. Martin said.

From Science Daily

He is now widely regarded as the founder of modern taxonomy after introducing the binomial naming system and formally describing more than 10,000 species of plants and animals.

From Science Daily

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

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

"Our shared vision is making taxonomy faster, more efficient, more accessible and more visible," the team said in their paper.

From Science Daily