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Biological Nomenclature Basics

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What are the two components of a scientific name in biological nomenclature?

Phylum name and class epithet

Genus name and species epithet (correct)

Kingdom name and order epithet

Family name and genus epithet

Who provided the system of nomenclature that is universally accepted for naming organisms?

Alfred Russel Wallace

Charles Darwin

Carolus Linnaeus (correct)

Gregor Mendel

How are the words in a biological name typically represented when handwritten?

Enclosed in brackets

Bolded

Separated by a comma

Underlined or written in italics (correct)

What language are biological names generally written in?

Latin Signup and view all the answers

Which word in a biological name represents the genus?

The first word Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which organisms are grouped into categories based on observable characteristics?

Taxonomy Signup and view all the answers

What is systematics in biology?

Dealing with cataloguing organisms into categories for naming and studying Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves finding the correct name and place of an organism in a classification system?

Identification Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of nomenclature in biology?

To standardize the naming of living organisms worldwide Signup and view all the answers

How are scientific names for plants established?

Following the international code of botanical nomenclature (ICBN) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of biology focuses on comparing and naming animals and plants?

Systematics Signup and view all the answers

How does identification of an organism help in biology?

By determining similarity with known organisms Signup and view all the answers

How are insects preserved for display in insect boxes?

By putting them in preservative solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a taxonomic key?

To identify organisms based on their characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for the list of statements with dichotomic tables in a taxonomic key?

Lead Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms are kept in zoological parks?

Wild animals Signup and view all the answers

What kind of characters are generally used in a taxonomic key for identifying organisms?

Contrasting characters Signup and view all the answers