numerical taxonomy
noun1
A form of taxonomy, or biological classification, that attempts to group organisms by means of numerical algorithms (such as cluster analysis) rather than by subjective evaluation of their properties.
- Synonyms
- taxonometrics
noun
A form of taxonomy, or biological classification, that attempts to group organisms by means of numerical algorithms (such as cluster analysis) rather than by subjective evaluation of their properties.
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