Gamma
- Pronunciation
- /GAM-muh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Gamma
- Plural
- Gamma
Definition
A term 'gamma' is not used in standard taxonomic classification systems in entomology or general biology. The correct hierarchical categories are domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Etymology
From Greek 'gamma', meaning 'third letter of the Greek alphabet'.