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What is the rank that comes between class and order in biological classification?
Phylum
Who first introduced the class as a distinct rank of biological classification?
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
What are the two criteria historically used to define a class in biological classification?
Distinct grade of organization and distinct type of construction
In which publication did Carl Linnaeus divide all three of his kingdoms of Nature into classes?
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What is the taxonomic unit that class represents?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a life process?
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What distinguishes living organisms from non-living things?
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What is essential for all living organisms, including plants and animals?
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What are the vital processes that maintain homeostasis and proper functioning of the body called?
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On what parameters can living organisms be differentiated from inanimate entities?
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