Question

What is a taxonomy?

Answer 1

Taxonomy:

1. Taxonomy is the branch of biology that groups organisms based on studies of their different characteristics.
2. Some characteristics are structure, behavior, development, genetic makeup (DNA), nutritional needs, and methods of obtaining food.
3. Taxonomy categorizes organisms on the basis of similarity and dissimilarity.
4. The principal ranks in taxonomy are domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.