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systematic units

[ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈjuːnɪts]
nounpl: systematic units
unidades sistemáticas
1. In taxonomy and biology, the hierarchical categories used to classify organisms (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species)
The systematic units help scientists organize and understand biodiversity.
As unidades sistemáticas ajudam os cientistas a organizar e compreender a biodiversidade.
2. In a broader context, standardized organizational components or divisions within a system
The company reorganized its departments into systematic units for better efficiency.
A empresa reorganizou seus departamentos em unidades sistemáticas para melhor eficiência.
Synonyms
taxonomic unitsorganizational unitssystematic categoriesclassification units
Antonyms
random divisionschaotic componentsunsystematic elements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidades sistemáticas
Standard term used in biology and taxonomy education
Portugal
unidades sistemáticas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

order within the system
taxonomic hierarchy
scientific classification
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