[[Taxonomy]] refers to a generic structure or classification system into which items may be classified based on units referred to as taxa (singular taxon). It often takes the form of a hierarchical ordering of taxa, as expressed in [[Linnaean taxonomy]]. | [[Taxonomy]] refers to a generic structure or classification system into which items may be classified based on units referred to as taxa (singular taxon). It often takes the form of a hierarchical ordering of taxa, as expressed in [[Linnaean taxonomy]]. |