taxonomy

Nakai spent time studying the Dudleya genus, succulents native to the West Coast, and contributed to its taxonomy, or scientific classification.

“Advancements in coral taxonomy using DNA has led to the discovery of new species of coral and better taxonomic definition,” Alliji said.

At times, however, he fails to draw a connection between a species and the city, punctuating the book with vignettes laden with contextless taxonomy.

But if Bogle’s book was a taxonomy, it was also a reclamation.

Complex rules govern the discipline of taxonomy, and typically a specimen must be designated as a reference point when it’s first named.