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How can a genus be represented when it is understood?
How can a genus be represented when it is understood?
- By using a symbol
- By writing it out in full
- By using a number
- By using an abbreviation (correct)
What information is included in the full scientific name of an organism?
What information is included in the full scientific name of an organism?
- The genus, species, and common name
- The genus, species, and scientist's name
- Only the genus and species
- The genus, species, scientist's name, and year of naming (correct)
What is the purpose of dividing a collection of organisms into subordinate groups?
What is the purpose of dividing a collection of organisms into subordinate groups?
- To identify the genus of the organism
- To identify the scientist who named the organism
- To create a hierarchical classification system (correct)
- To create a new species
What is the correct format for writing a scientific name, including the scientist's name and year of naming?
What is the correct format for writing a scientific name, including the scientist's name and year of naming?
What is the significance of the year of naming in a scientific name?
What is the significance of the year of naming in a scientific name?
What is the most fundamental unit of classification in biology?
What is the most fundamental unit of classification in biology?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a species in biological classification?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a species in biological classification?
What is the correct hierarchical order of classification from most specific to most general?
What is the correct hierarchical order of classification from most specific to most general?
What is the relationship between a genus and a species in biological classification?
What is the relationship between a genus and a species in biological classification?
Why is the species level of classification considered the most important?
Why is the species level of classification considered the most important?
What is the term for the plural form of genus in Latin?
What is the term for the plural form of genus in Latin?
Which part of an organism's two-part name is an adjective?
Which part of an organism's two-part name is an adjective?
What is the primary purpose of the genus and species naming system?
What is the primary purpose of the genus and species naming system?
What is the term for the scientific name of an organism?
What is the term for the scientific name of an organism?
Which of the following is an example of a genus?
Which of the following is an example of a genus?
