Taxonomy: Understanding the Basic Term 'Taxon'

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Taxonomy: Understanding the Basic Term 'Taxon'

The first word in taxonomy is taxon.

A taxon (plural taxa) is a group of organisms that are classified together based on shared characteristics.

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