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Meaning of form taxon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A collection of organisms that is given formal recognition at some rank with a taxonomic name, but which is known to be a grouping based on similar morphological characteristics, rather than more extensive biological similarity.

Examples

“All fossilized roots of scale trees are assigned to the form taxon 'Stigmaria'.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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