Meaning of the word taxon in English

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taxon

US /ˈtæk.sɑn/
UK /ˈtæk.sɒn/

Noun

a taxonomic group of any rank, such as a species, family, or class

Example:
The genus Homo is a taxon that includes modern humans and several extinct species.
Scientists often debate the classification of certain organisms into specific taxa.