Taxonomy
The science of classifying and naming organisms based on shared characteristics. Taxonomy organizes life into hierarchical categories: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
Used in the Books
This term appears in 2 chapters:
"...everal related types but not everything (adult stem cells in bone marrow can make various blood cells, but not liver cells or neurons). The specific taxonomy matters less than the principle: organisms maintain uncommitted capacity that can differentiate into whatever's needed. You still have stem cells ri..."
"...tried, why it failed, what we learned, what NOT to try next time) - Week 1: Set up searchable archive (Notion, Confluence, or Google Drive with good taxonomy) - Week 2: Require project leads to document failures as part of project close-out - Ongoing: Monthly review to ensure compliance **Stage-Appropr..."
Biological Context
Linnaeus established modern taxonomy in the 1700s. Traditional taxonomy used physical traits; modern taxonomy incorporates genetic data. Good taxonomy reflects evolutionary relationships.
Business Application
Business taxonomy: classifying customers, products, markets, or competitors into meaningful categories. Good taxonomies reveal structure and enable strategy.