9 Questions
What does the first word in a biological name represent?
Genus
What is the second component in a biological name?
Specific epithet
What language are biological names generally in?
Latin
How are the words in a biological name indicated when handwritten?
Underlined separately
What does each taxonomic category represent?
A unit of classification
What are groups of organisms that share common features referred to as?
Taxa
What does 'taxon' refer to in taxonomy?
A rank or category
What does the term 'taxonomic hierarchy' refer to?
The arrangement of taxonomic categories
Are taxonomic groups distinct biological entities or merely morphological aggregates?
Distinct biological entities
Study Notes
Biological Names
- The first word in a biological name represents the genus of an organism.
- The second component in a biological name represents the species of an organism.
Characteristics of Biological Names
- Biological names are generally in Latin.
- When handwritten, the words in a biological name are indicated by a capital letter for the genus and a lowercase letter for the species.
Taxonomic Categories
- Each taxonomic category represents a level of classification, from broad to specific.
- Taxonomic categories include domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Taxonomic Terms
- Groups of organisms that share common features are referred to as taxa.
- 'Taxon' refers to a group of organisms at any level of classification.
- The term 'taxonomic hierarchy' refers to the arrangement of taxonomic categories in a hierarchical structure.
Nature of Taxonomic Groups
- Taxonomic groups are considered distinct biological entities, rather than merely morphological aggregates.
- This means that taxonomic groups are based on shared evolutionary history and characteristics, rather than just physical appearance.
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