botanical classification
[/bəˈtænɪkəl ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: botanical classifications / classificações botânicas
classificação botânica
1. The systematic categorization and organization of plants into groups based on shared characteristics, evolutionary relationships, and biological properties
Botanical classification helps scientists understand the relationships between different plant species.
A classificação botânica ajuda os cientistas a entender as relações entre diferentes espécies de plantas.
2. The hierarchical taxonomy system used to organize plants from kingdom down to species level
The botanical classification of the rose includes family Rosaceae and genus Rosa.
A classificação botânica da rosa inclui a família Rosaceae e o gênero Rosa.
3. The process of identifying and naming plants according to scientific standards and nomenclature rules
Botanical classification follows binomial nomenclature established by Carl Linnaeus.
A classificação botânica segue a nomenclatura binomial estabelecida por Carl Linnaeus.
Botanical classification is a cornerstone of Brazilian scientific education and research, particularly given Brazil's status as home to the world's largest biodiversity, including the Amazon rainforest. The study of plant classification is emphasized in universities and research institutions across Brazil, especially at institutions like the São Paulo Botanical Institute and the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. This term is fundamental in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking academic communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow botanical classification
adhere to botanical classification
according to botanical classification
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