"orthotaxon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: orthotaxa [plural]
Etymology: From ortho- + taxon. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ortho|taxon}} ortho- + taxon Head templates: {{en-noun|orthotaxa}} orthotaxon (plural orthotaxa)
  1. (taxonomy) A true taxon that is based on biological relationships rather than on form. Categories (topical): Taxonomy

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