Taxonomist (Noun)
Meaning
A biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The taxonomist spent years studying the unique characteristics of the newly discovered insect species to determine its proper classification.
- As a renowned taxonomist, she developed a groundbreaking system for categorizing marine life that is still widely used today.
- The team of taxonomists working at the natural history museum was tasked with reclassifying the large collection of dinosaur fossils.
- To become a successful taxonomist, one must have a thorough understanding of genetics, evolution, and the complexities of species relationships.
- The laboratory hired a taxonomist to analyze the plant samples and determine their exact classification within the kingdom.