Medical textbooks are the last place to look for definitive taxonomic data. Medical sources are historically the most conservative in keeping abreast of changes in taxonomy and nomenclature. Such nomenclatural anachronisms as “Vibrio comma,” “non-cholera vibrio,” and “Salmonella typhosa” are examples of the ultraconservative approach of some medical sources to changes in nomenclature. The most […]
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Taxonomy: Definition, Objectives and Characteristics
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definitions of Taxonomy 2. Objectives of Taxonomy 3. Characteristics. Definitions of Taxonomy: Taxonomy is the science dealing with classification. In biology or in any other field, systematic classification is necessary to bring an order in the apparent chaos, so that the different types in a heterogeneous assemblage […]