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What is taxonomy?
The scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
What is a taxon?
A group of biological organisms
What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species
What did Carl Linnaeus develop for categorizing organisms?
A ranked system known as Linnaean taxonomy
Test your knowledge of biological classification and taxonomy with this quiz. Explore the concepts of naming, defining, and categorizing organisms based on shared characteristics. Sharpen your understanding of taxonomic ranks and taxa while taking this quiz.
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