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Field Studies Guidance Note: Introduction to Taxonomy [version 1].

Published online
23 Feb 2023
Published by
UK, Field Studies Council
Content type
Educational material

Author(s)
Asaw, D. & Brown, K. D. & Watts, O.

Publication language
English
Location
UK
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Abstract

This guidance note defines taxonomy, presents its history, and explains taxonomic ranks, groups of relatedness and the naming of organisms.

Key words

  • taxonomy
  • taxonomic revisions
  • species
  • information
  • management
  • organisms
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