taxonomy
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A decided positivism—the painstaking naturalism of the pre-Darwinian life sciences, with their attention to the taxonomy, function and illustration of biological forms—made itself felt in his work habits and in his meticulous drawings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
SEC “innovation exemptions” and a token taxonomy clarification offer future optimism for crypto, despite past headwinds.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
“We need to work out a clear taxonomy and stick within our lanes when it comes to enforcement,” said Selig.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
Their work appears in the open-access journal Evolutionary Systematics, which frequently publishes new findings in taxonomy and evolutionary biology.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025
Such would be in keeping with the regular customs of taxonomy.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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