Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are the two components of a scientific name in biological nomenclature?
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?
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?
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?
What language are biological names generally written in?
Which word in a biological name represents the genus?
Which word in a biological name represents the genus?
What is the process by which organisms are grouped into categories based on observable characteristics?
What is the process by which organisms are grouped into categories based on observable characteristics?
What is systematics in biology?
What is systematics in biology?
Which process involves finding the correct name and place of an organism in a classification system?
Which process involves finding the correct name and place of an organism in a classification system?
What is the purpose of nomenclature in biology?
What is the purpose of nomenclature in biology?
How are scientific names for plants established?
How are scientific names for plants established?
Which branch of biology focuses on comparing and naming animals and plants?
Which branch of biology focuses on comparing and naming animals and plants?
How does identification of an organism help in biology?
How does identification of an organism help in biology?
How are insects preserved for display in insect boxes?
How are insects preserved for display in insect boxes?
What is the purpose of a taxonomic key?
What is the purpose of a taxonomic key?
What term is used for the list of statements with dichotomic tables in a taxonomic key?
What term is used for the list of statements with dichotomic tables in a taxonomic key?
Which organisms are kept in zoological parks?
Which organisms are kept in zoological parks?
What kind of characters are generally used in a taxonomic key for identifying organisms?
What kind of characters are generally used in a taxonomic key for identifying organisms?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
