Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Taxonomy is defined as the branch of science in which biological organisms are named on the basis of shared characteristics. It involves the classification of organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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