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I edited my previous comment :)
The way I learned it was that you had to have some taxonomic class for inorganic things that grow (like crystals) as well. But its a long time ago, so I could be completely wrong, do not take me as an authority or anything.
Ohh I see! That's so cool! I really appreciate your explanation :)