Question

taxonomy is best defined by which of the following phrases? a. the study of the digestive system. b. a group of archaeans that live in deep-sea trenches. c. the process by which a platform obtains energy. d. the science of classification.

Answer 1

d. the science of classification

Answer 2

The science of classifying living things is called taxonomy. In the taxonomy organisms are grouped on the basis of their characteristics, phyogenetic relation and history of evolution. Taxonomy is a part of systematics which provides description, identification, nomenclature and classification. Thus, taxonomy is the science of classification.