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What is taxonomy?
What is taxonomy?
- The study of chemical compositions of biological organisms
- The study of animal behavior in their natural environment
- The scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics (correct)
- The study of the Earth's geological history
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Louis Pasteur
- Gregor Mendel
What is a taxon?
What is a taxon?
- A group of biological organisms (correct)
- A type of plant species
- A specific genetic trait
- A unit of measurement for biological classification
What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?
What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?
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What did Carl Linnaeus develop for categorizing organisms?
What did Carl Linnaeus develop for categorizing organisms?
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