Elvis taxon

Okay kiddo, imagine if you had a toy box full of different toys, like dolls, cars, and teddy bears. Each of these toys has a different name and belongs to a different group. Now think about all the animals and plants in the world. Scientists also like to group them together based on their similarities and differences.

But sometimes, things can get confusing when they find something new that they are not sure where to put it. This is where the term "Elvis Taxon" comes in. It is like a special group that scientists use to temporarily place things that they are not sure where to put.

It is named after Elvis Presley, who was known for his unique style and music that didn't easily fit into any particular category. In the same way, an Elvis Taxon is a special group where scientists can temporarily put something until they figure out where it really belongs.

So basically, an Elvis Taxon is like a special place for things that don't quite fit in yet, kind of like your "miscellaneous" toy bin.