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taxonomy

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bio/eco
cegep/3
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83 words
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Classification of life

[!abstract] taxon
Each of the taxonomic levels
Pl. taxa

[!abstract] sister taxon
One of the taxa sharing a common ancestor not shared by any other taxon

Taxa are separated by educated opinion.

Taxa of the same level may not have the same level of morphological and genetic diversities.

Levels

From most specific to most inclusive:

  • Species
  • Genus
  • Family
  • Order
  • Class
  • Phylum
  • Kingdom
  • Domain

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