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Taxonómia is the scientific field concerned with the naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics. It is a hierarchical system used to organize the vast diversity of life on Earth. The fundamental unit of classification is the taxon, which can represent a species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, or domain. These taxa are arranged in a nested hierarchy, with broader categories encompassing narrower ones. The most widely used system today is the Linnaean system, named after Carl Linnaeus, which employs binomial nomenclature for species, consisting of a genus name and a specific epithet. Modern taxonomy also increasingly relies on phylogenetic analysis, which considers the evolutionary relationships between organisms, often represented by phylogenetic trees, to inform classification. The goal of taxonomy is to provide a stable and universally understood framework for studying and communicating about the natural world, aiding in fields such as ecology, evolution, and conservation. It is a dynamic science, with classifications subject to change as new data and understanding emerge.