noun
- plural of taxon; groups of organisms classified together in biological taxonomy
Usage: scientific; biology
Examples
- The biologist studied several taxa of beetles found in the rainforest.
- These taxa share common evolutionary characteristics.
- The museum’s collection includes specimens from over 200 different taxa.
- Scientists use DNA analysis to distinguish between closely related taxa.
- The endangered taxa require immediate conservation efforts.
- Marine taxa show remarkable diversity in deep ocean environments.