hypotaxia

/ˌhaɪpəˈtæksiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of taxonomic classification where a taxon is ranked below the genus level, typically denoting a subgenus or a section.

“The botanist studied the different levels of classification, including hypotaxia, to better understand plant relationships.”

Synonyms

  • section
  • subgenus

Antonyms

  • anagenesis
  • macroevolution