"Systematics is the study of kinds and diversity of organisms and their comparative and evolutionary relationship" (G. Simpson, 1961)
Taxonomy :
Taxonomy means classification following certain rules or principles. Word Taxonomy comes from two Greek words, taxis - meaning arragement and nomous meaning law or rule. The term taxonomy was first introduced by A.P. de Candolle (Swiss Botanist) [1778-1841].
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