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Binomial Nomenclature and Taxonomy Quiz

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What is the main focus of the typological species concept?

Phylogenetic information

Morphological similarities (correct)

Geographic variation

Sexual dimorphism

How is the phylogenetic species concept defined?

Focused on sexual dimorphism

Based on patterns of ancestry and descent (correct)

Relies on behavioral characteristics

Based on geographic distribution

What does a clade represent?

A single species

A lineage including the ancestor and all descendants (correct)

Only the ancestor

An individual organism

What is a synapomorphy?

A shared derived character Signup and view all the answers

Which species concept recognizes species as lineages and includes asexual populations?

Phylogenetic species concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a branching diagram showing the nested hierarchy of monophyletic groups?

Cladogram Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of binomial nomenclature?

Assigning a unique 2-part name to each species Signup and view all the answers

How are genus and species names written in binomial nomenclature?

Only the genus name is capitalized Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes taxonomy from systematics?

Taxonomy gives each species a name, while systematics groups animals based on common descent Signup and view all the answers

Which idea is NOT a fundamental concept used in species concepts?

Convergent evolution among unrelated species Signup and view all the answers

What are some problems associated with the biological species concept?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is the biological species concept still widely accepted despite its limitations?

It can be applied to most species and provides useful insights Signup and view all the answers