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.
â¢ BIOLOGY (noun). The noun BIOLOGY has 3 senses: 1. the science that studies living organisms. 2. characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms. 3. all the plant and animal life of a particular region. Familiarity information: BIOLOGY used as a noun is uncommon.. the science that studies living organisms. 2. characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms. 3. all the plant and animal life of a particular region. Familiarity information: BIOLOGY used as a noun is uncommon.