systematics
[sis-tuh-mat-iks]
- the study of systems or of classification.
- Biology.
- the study and classification of organisms with the goal of reconstructing their evolutionary histories and relationships.
- phylogenetic classification.
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And what would be the logical aspect of systematics in either case?
The Science and Philosophy of the OrganismHans Driesch
And what would that assert about the character of systematics?
The Science and Philosophy of the OrganismHans Driesch
At present we continue our study of the possible aspects of systematics.
The Science and Philosophy of the OrganismHans Driesch
Dogmatics, systematics, dialectics were what everybody wanted.
The Influence of the Bible on CivilisationErnst Von Dobschutz
Intention movements of flight in certain passerines, and their use in systematics.
systematics
- (functioning as singular) the study of systems and the principles of classification and nomenclature
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