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'''Taxonomy''' refers to a generic structure into which things may be classified based on units referred to as taxa (singular taxon). A scientist specializing in taxonomy is known as a taxonomist. The term taxonomist is usually associated with Linnaean taxonomy.
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'''Taxonomy''' refers to a generic structure or [[classification system]] into which items may be classified based on units referred to as taxa (singular taxon). A scientist specializing in taxonomy is known as a taxonomist. The term taxonomist is usually associated with Linnaean taxonomy.
       
== Biology ==
 
== Biology ==
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In [[biology]], the practice of classifying [[organism|organisms]] into a hierarchical structure based on relatedness.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
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In [[biology]], the practice of classifying [[organism|organisms]] into a hierarchical structure based on relatedness.<ref>Wile, Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
 
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> This is more accurately referred to as '''Linnaean taxonomy''' due to the use of the term in many other fields.
 
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> This is more accurately referred to as '''Linnaean taxonomy''' due to the use of the term in many other fields.
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[[Category:Science]]
 
[[Category:Science]]
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