Library Organization Terminology

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noun a classification system, especially in biology, that arranges organisms into hierarchical groups based on shared characteristics

  • The taxonomy of this particular species is still being studied by scientists.
  • I'm trying to figure out the taxonomy of these different types of birds.
  • I have no idea about the taxonomy of these bugs, they all look the same to me.
  • In the taxonomy of music genres, this band would fall under alternative rock.