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- Dictionarytaxon/ˈtaksɒn/
noun
- 1. a taxonomic group of any rank, such as a species, family, or class.
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In biology, a taxon is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit. Although neither is required, a taxon is usually known by a particular name and given a particular ranking, especially if and when it is accepted or becomes established. It is very common, however, for taxonomists to remain at odds over what belongs to a taxon and the criteria ... Wikipedia