Cytotaxonomy definition

sītō-tăk-sŏnə-mē
The branch of taxonomy that uses cytologic structures, esp. the chromosomes, as an aid in classifying organisms.
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The classification of organisms based on cellular structure and function, especially on the structure and number of chromosomes.
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The classification of organisms based on cellular structure and function, especially on the structure and number of chromosomes.
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(taxonomy) The classification of organisms based upon their cellular structure and function, and especially based on the number and structure of their chromosomes.
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Origin of cytotaxonomy

  • cyto- +‎ taxonomy

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