1. of or relating to the classification and identification of organisms based on the structure and behavior of their cells, especially chromosomes
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• Cytotaxonomic analysis revealed significant differences in chromosome structure between the two plant species.
• The researchers used cytotaxonomic methods to distinguish between closely related insect populations.
• Cytotaxonomic studies have helped clarify the evolutionary relationships within the genus.
• Modern cytotaxonomic techniques allow scientists to examine cellular characteristics at the microscopic level.
• The cytotaxonomic classification system relies heavily on karyotype analysis.