Biosystematics

Pronunciation
/bio-sis-teh-ma-tiks/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Biosystematic
Plural
Biosystematics

Definition

The branch of systematics (classification) in which the genetic and evolutionary relationships between taxa are investigated.

Etymology

From Greek 'bios', meaning 'life', and 'systematics', referring to the study of classification.

Example

Biosystematics helps to understand the evolutionary relationships between different groups of insects.

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