In common use, a catchall or catch-all is a general term, or metaphoric dumping group, for a variety of similar words or meanings. For instance, a catch-all taxon aka "wastebasket taxon" is a grouping of organisms not fitting anywhere else.
In common use, a catchall or catch-all is a general term, or metaphoric dumping group, for a variety of similar words or meanings. For instance, a catch-all taxon aka "wastebasket taxon" is a grouping of organisms not fitting anywhere else.