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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

taxon

/ˈtæksɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does taxon mean?

noun

A taxon is a group of organisms that share common characteristics and are classified together in a taxonomic hierarchy. This can include species, genera, families, orders, classes, phyla, and kingdoms.

Example

"The new species was classified as a distinct taxon within the existing genus."

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