Leeks can be quite sandy, so careful washing is important. Hereâs how to properly clean a whole leek. 1  Start by removing the outer layer of white (unless it is very fresh or from your own garden).  Trim the base with a sharp paring knife to remove all the roots.
Taxon. Definition. noun, plural: taxa. (taxonomy). (1) Any group or rank in a biological classification into which related organisms are classified.(2) A taxonomic unit in the biological system of classification of organisms, for example: a phylum, order, family, genus, or species.Supplement.axon. Definition. noun, plural: taxa. (taxonomy). (1) Any group or rank in a biological classification into which related organisms are classified.
Taxonomy (biology) Taxonomy (from Ancient Greek ÏÎ¬Î¾Î¹Ï (taxis), meaning 'arrangement', and -Î½Î¿Î¼Î¯Î± (-nomia), meaning 'method') is the science of defining and naming groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics.