cytotaxonomy
/ˌsaɪtoʊtækˈsɑnəmi/
noun
- The classification of organisms based on their cell structure and chromosome characteristics.
- Cytotaxonomy is especially useful for classifying plants that look very similar.
- The textbook includes a chapter on cytotaxonomy and its role in modern biology.
- Advances in cytotaxonomy have helped clarify the relationships among many insect groups.