taxonomer

Definitions of taxonomer

1. noun

   a biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behavior
   synonyms: systematist, taxonomist

   types:

   lumper

   a taxonomist who classifies organisms into large groups on the basis of major characteristics

   divider, splitter

   a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics

   type of:

   biologist, life scientist

   (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms