Entomotaxy

/ˌɛntəmoʊˈtæksi/ noun

Definition

The classification and ordering of insects into groups based on their characteristics.

Etymology

From Greek 'entomon' (insect) and 'taxis' (arrangement or order). A scientific term from the 19th century for insect taxonomy.

Kelly Says

Entomotaxy used to be pure guesswork—scientists classified insects by how they looked, but modern genetics revealed they'd organized some groups completely wrong.

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