numerical taxonomy
noun
: taxonomy in which many quantitatively measured characters are given equal weight in the determination of taxa and the construction of diagrams indicating systematic relationships
numerical taxonomic
adjective
numerical taxonomist
noun
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“Numerical taxonomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerical%20taxonomy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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