종, 과, 강과 같이 생물 분류의 기초가 되는 개별적인 분류 단위.
A taxonomic group of any rank, such as a species, family, or class, used in the classification of organisms.
예문:
"The genus Homo is a taxon that includes modern humans and their extinct relatives."
"Each taxon in the phylogenetic tree represents a group of organisms with a common ancestor."
"Biologists often debate whether a specific group of plants should be considered a single taxon or multiple species."