systematics
Americannoun
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the study of systems or of classification.
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Biology.
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the study and classification of organisms with the goal of reconstructing their evolutionary histories and relationships.
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phylogenetic classification.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of systematics
First recorded in 1885–90; see origin at systematic, -ics
Example Sentences
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Further study by National Systematics Lab scientist Abigail Reft identified the cells as spirocysts, which are unique to the Hexacorallia subgroup of cnidarians.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
Systematics is a process used to put together the phylogeny of an organism.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Their research was published Wednesday in the journal Insect Systematics and Diversity.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022
The paper was published in the journal Evolutionary Systematics.
From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2021
Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics, 8:355-380, 2 figures.
From Metabolic Adaptation to Climate and Distribution of the Raccoon Procyon Lotor and Other Procyonidae by Mahlke-Johnson, Kathleen P.
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