The primary goal of modern taxonomists is to
A) understand the phylogenetic relationships between organisms.
B) determine what defines a species.
C) establish unique identifiers for each species.
D) have a complete inventory of all living things.
E) There is no consensus among taxonomists regarding their primary goal.

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Modern taxonomists aim to understand the evolutionary relationships between organisms, which is the focus of phylogenetics.

The Primary Goal of Modern Taxonomists Is to