Systematics

Pronunciation
/sis-tem-atik-s/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Systematics
Plural
Systematics

Definition

In entomology, a branch of biology concerned with the classification and evolutionary relationships of organisms.

Etymology

From Greek 'systema', meaning 'arrangement' or 'order'.

Example

Systematics helps entomologists to understand the evolutionary history and relationships between different insect species.

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