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What is a class in biological classification?
What is a class in biological classification?
- A rank between kingdom and phylum
- A group of related taxonomic families
- A distinct grade of organization
- A taxonomic rank that is a group of related taxonomic orders (correct)
Who first introduced the class as a distinct rank in biological classification?
Who first introduced the class as a distinct rank in biological classification?
- Charles Darwin
- Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (correct)
- Carl Linnaeus
- Gregor Mendel
How did Carl Linnaeus divide his kingdoms of Nature in the first edition of Systema Naturae (1735)?
How did Carl Linnaeus divide his kingdoms of Nature in the first edition of Systema Naturae (1735)?
- Into families
- Into orders
- Into classes (correct)
- Into species
How have classes historically been conceived in biological classification?
How have classes historically been conceived in biological classification?
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What is the ranking of class in descending order of size in biological classification?
What is the ranking of class in descending order of size in biological classification?
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