Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taxa
Noun
/ˈtæksə/
Definition
In English, ‘taxa’ refers to groups of one or more populations of an organism or organisms that form a unit in the biological classification system.
Examples
- Taxa such as mammals, birds, and reptiles are studied in zoology.
- The researchers classified the different taxa of plants found in the rainforest.
- Understanding the relationship between different taxa can help in biodiversity conservation.
Meaning
The term is often used in biological and ecological contexts to classify organisms into a hierarchical structure.
Synonyms
- Categories
- Groups
- Classes
- Species