What is the definition of taxonomy?

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anonymous · Answer

the branch of science concerned with classification, esp. of organisms; systematics.
        the classification of something, esp. organisms.
        "the taxonomy of these fossils"
        a scheme of classification.
        plural noun: taxonomies
        "a taxonomy of smells"

Origin
early 19th cent.: coined in French from Greek taxis ‘arrangement’ + -nomia ‘distribution.’

anonymous · Answer

*Google*

anonymous · Answer

A. A science, law, or principle of classification that helps build taxonomic trees that map the development and evolution of a species
B. A science, law, or principle of classification that allows biologists to map the development of species that are still evolving
C. A science, law, or principle of classification that helps classify information on a species based purely on their Genus and Species

anonymous · Answer

which one is it???

anonymous · Answer

that is a good question......lemme think

anonymous · Answer

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/taxonomy check this link

anonymous · Answer

i just picked C

anonymous · Answer

cool good choice