numerical taxonomy

The branch of taxonomy that uses mathematical methods to evaluate observable differences and similarities between taxonomic groups.

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numer′ical taxon′omy

classification of organisms by a comparison of large numbers of observable characteristics that are given equal value instead of being weighted according to possible evolutionary significance.

[1960–65]

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NTSYS-pc: Numerical Taxonomy and Multivariate Analysis System, Version 2.11X: Applied Biostatistics Inc.

PERFORMANCE OF SESAMUM VARIETIES UNDER RAINFED UPLAND CONDITIONS IN THE N-E GHAT ZONE OF ODISHA

Numerical Taxonomy and Multivariate Analysis System--NTSYS (Exeter Software version 2.1, 2000) (ROHLF, 2000), the coefficient of cophenetic correlation (r) between the original genetic distances and those represented by the dendrogram among the genotype pairs was calculated according to SOKAL & ROHLF (1962).

Genetic parameters, phenotypic, genotypic and environmental correlations and genetic variability on sunflower in the Brazilian Savannah/Parametros geneticos, correlacoes fenotipicas, genotipicas e ambientais e variabilidade genetica em girassol no Cerrado

Numerical taxonomy is a method of evaluating the taxonomic character of an organism numerically or quantitatively on the basis of similarity and dissimilarity between units of taxonomic characters so that it can be classified according to the taxon correctly [29].

Phenetic Relationship Study of Gold Ring Cowry, Cypraea Annulus (Gastropods: Cypraeidae) in Mollucas Islands Based on Shell Morphological

NTSYSpc (Numerical Taxonomy and Multivariate Analysis System).

Phylogeny of Syzygium Species using Morphological, RAPD and ISSR Markers

NTSYSpc: numerical taxonomy and multivariate system, version 2.02e.

Biochemical Divergence of Glucose, Urea, Uric Acid, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Total Proteins and Alpha Amylase in Six Varieties of Local Silkworm

After having been classified, the data has been analyzed by using the scientific research model of Numerical Taxonomy Model.

Spatial distribution of sandstorm disaster in Iran using numerical taxonomy model

Numerical taxonomy methods can be applied everywhere where it is possible to apply statistical methods i.e.

Innovative classification of technology foresight methods/Nauja technologiju prognozavimo metodu klasifikacija

The committee strongly recommended that refresher courses, workshops, trainings and seminars should be arranged in the field of molecular entomology, biotechnology, numerical taxonomy, toxicology and acarology.

HEC body for following international curricula standards

The Committee agreed to follow international standards and strongly recommended that refresher courses, workshops, trainings and seminars should be arranged in the field of molecular entomology, biotechnology, numerical taxonomy, toxicology and acarology.

Higher Education Commission Committee Revises Entomology Curriculum