1. A scientist who classifies organisms based on their chemical composition and biochemical characteristics rather than morphological features alone.
Usage: specialized term in biology and taxonomy; also called a biochemical taxonomist

Examples

• The chemotaxonomist analyzed the protein sequences to determine evolutionary relationships between plant species.
• As a chemotaxonomist, Dr. Chen used DNA analysis to reclassify several bacterial strains.
• Chemotaxonomists rely on chemical markers to distinguish between closely related organisms.
• The research team included a chemotaxonomist who examined the metabolic compounds of the fungi samples.
• Modern chemotaxonomists often combine chemical data with genetic information for more accurate classification.