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In
taxonomy a description is
the more or less complete written statement of the observed
characters
(quantitative and qualitative parameters) of a
taxon which distinguish it from
other closely related taxa. |
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A complete description includes useful
subtle differences which can be useful for distinguishing a
taxon from
another such as DNA information as well
as gross characteristics commonly noticed which in popular culture
define something such as "an elephant is a big animal with a very long
nose".
Rigorous description use a technical terminology.
See also: Definition,
Diagnosis,
Original description,
Redescription,
Protologue |
