A formally named taxonomic unit or group of genetically similar organisms classified together as a species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom. Mammalia is a taxon, so is Felis, and Chordata; Phylogenetically related groups of organisms. Found on http://www.cat-world.com.au/glossary
A formally named taxonomic unit or group of genetically similar organisms classified together as a species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom. Mammalia is a taxon, so is Felis, and Chordata; Phylogenetically related groups of organisms.