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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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See also

forma mentis forma specialis Formability Formal formal cause formal charge

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