What does TAXON mean?

Taxon 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

A taxonomic group or entity, especially one whose members share a common ancestry and are similar in some respect.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /ˈtæksɑn/

UK: /ˈtæksɒn/

4. Origin and Usage:

The term axon was first used in the early 20th century by biologist Julian Huxley, and it comes from the Greek word axis, meaning arrangement, and omos, meaning law or science. Taxon is used in biology to refer to any group of organisms that are classified together based on shared characteristics. It is an important concept in the study of evolution and biodiversity.

5. Synonyms:

Group, category, classification, genus, species, family, order, phylum.

6. Related Words:

Genus, class, order, group, cells.

7. Example Sentences:

• Scientists have identified a new taxon of bacteria that can survive in extreme conditions.
• The taxon of birds known as passerines includes more than half of all bird species.
• The taxon of primates includes humans, apes, and monkeys.