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Taxonomist

usgb/tækˈsɑːnəmɪst/Volume
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Specialist Role

A taxonomist is a specialized type of scientist with expertise in classifying organisms.

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She studied for years to become a taxonomist in avian species.
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Academic Context

Taxonomist is typically used in scientific and academic settings, not in casual conversation.

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At the conference, the taxonomist presented her findings on tropical frogs.
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Not Just Naming

While naming organisms is a part, taxonomists also classify and describe new species.

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The taxonomist spent months documenting the habits of the new insect species.
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