Numerical taxonomy is a classification system in biological systematics which deals with the grouping by numerical methods of taxonomic units based on their character states. It aims to create a taxonomy using numeric algorithms like cluster analysis rather than using subjective evaluation of their properties. The concept was first developed by Ro...
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Study of the relationships of taxa by the application of numerical similarity values to characters so as to rank into categories based on degree of overall similarity
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<zoology> Study of the relationships of taxa by the application of numerical similarity values to characters so as to rank into categories based on degree of overall similarity. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...
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classification of organisms by a comparison of large numbers of observable characteristics that are given equal value instead of being weighted according to possible evolutionary significance. Also called
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