taxonomic classification
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nounfemininepl: taxonomic classifications / classificações taxonômicas
classificação taxonômica
1. The systematic arrangement and categorization of organisms into hierarchical groups based on shared characteristics, evolutionary relationships, and genetic similarities
The taxonomic classification of humans places us in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Primates, family Hominidae, genus Homo, and species sapiens.
A classificação taxonômica dos humanos nos coloca no reino Animalia, filo Chordata, classe Mammalia, ordem Primatas, família Hominidae, gênero Homo e espécie sapiens.
2. A system of biological nomenclature that organizes living organisms into categories such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species
Modern taxonomic classification relies heavily on DNA analysis to determine evolutionary relationships between species.
A classificação taxonômica moderna depende muito da análise de DNA para determinar as relações evolutivas entre as espécies.
3. The process of identifying and naming organisms according to established taxonomic standards
Taxonomic classification of newly discovered species requires rigorous scientific study and peer review.
A classificação taxonômica de espécies recém-descobertas requer estudo científico rigoroso e revisão por pares.
Taxonomic classification is fundamental to biology education in both Brazilian and American academic systems. In Brazil, it is taught extensively in 'Biologia' courses at secondary and university levels. The study is particularly important in research institutions like FIOCRUZ and INPA (Amazon research). In the USA, it forms a core component of AP Biology and college-level biology curricula. The field has evolved significantly with modern molecular biology, leading to reclassification of many organisms based on genetic evidence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to fit into a taxonomic classification
to defy taxonomic classification
taxonomic classification scheme
taxonomic classification system
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