Question

Define the terms :

1. Taxonomy.
2. Systematics.
3. Identification.
4. Nomenclature.

Answer 1

1. Taxonomy is the field of biology which deals with the identification, nomenclature and classification of organisms.
2. Systematics is a discipline of biology that explicitly examines the natural variation and relationships of organisms. It deals with the relationships of different groups of organisms.
3. Identification is the recognition of the essential character of an organism.
4. Nomenclature is the naming of organisms. Latinized names are used to refer to different species of plants and animals.