Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taxon
noun
/ˈtæksɒn/
Definition
A taxon is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms that form a unit of classification.
Examples
- In biology, each species is classified as a separate taxon.
- The taxon of mammals includes humans, whales, and bats.
- Researchers discovered a new taxon of insects in the rainforest.
Meaning
The term refers to any taxonomic group, whether it’s a species, genus, family, or higher-level grouping, used in the biological classification of living organisms.
Synonyms
- classification
- group
- category
- rank
