The word 'Systematics' is derived from the Latin word 'Systema', which means:
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Correct answer: The systematic arrangement of organisms
The term 'Systematics' comes from 'Systema', referring to the organized and systematic arrangement of living beings. Linnaeus used 'Systema Naturae' as the title of his famous publication.
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