Inclusion (taxonomy)
In taxonomy, inclusion refers to the scope of a taxon, whether it be the a trait describing rank and diversity[1], or a process of assigning or moving a taxon to be included within or absorbed by another taxon. This could occur as two separate species being found to be a single species or a genus being found to belong to a certain family.[2]
Among the most inclusive taxonomic ranks are Domains, Kingdoms, and Phyla, while the least inclusive are Subspecies, followed by Species.
References
[edit]- ^ "Taxonomy and Classification". The Biology Primer. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ "Taxonomy 101: Definition, Best Practices, and How It Complements Other IA Work". Nielsen Norman Group. Retrieved 28 December 2024.