Taxonomy, the scientific study of organizing and classifying organisms, plays a crucial role in both Theoretical and Applied Biology. Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle pioneered the first classification system by categorizing living things into plants or animals based on their physical characteristics. Building upon this foundation, Carolus Linnaeus, a Swedish naturalist, introduced the universally accepted binomial system, which assigns a two-name classification to all living organisms. Since Linnaeus, approximately 1.7 million species have been identified, but it is estimated that only a small fraction, around 5-10% of the world's biota, has been described thus far. In recent years, modern taxonomists have recognized that relying solely on gross morphological characteristics may not always be sufficient to determine the genetic and evolutionary relationships between different taxa. As a result, disciplines such as Anatomy, Embryology, Palynology, Cytology, Palaeobotany, Ecology, and Biochemistry are now being considered to provide additional evidence for confirming or describing species. Given these advancements, it is essential to explore the recent developments in taxonomical research on fauna worldwide.
To bring leading scientists, academicians, and researchers to exchange and disseminate or share their findings in the field of Taxonomy.
To provide a platform for taxonomists, researchers, and educators to discuss the recent innovations, trends, and challenges posed by Taxonomical Studies.
