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'.

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