12 Questions
Which language should the name of a species be in according to the nomenclature rules?
Latin
In the scientific name of an organism, which letter does the genus name start with?
Capital letter
How should the entire scientific name be presented when typewritten?
Italicized
What does the 'L' in 'Homo sapiens L.' stand for?
Linnaeus
Based on shared characteristics, what is formed when grouping organisms?
Taxon
How many major domains are recognized in the taxonomic hierarchy?
3
What characteristic of biological organisms is used in a taxonomic key?
Reproduction and mobility
Why is a taxonomic key considered dichotomous?
Due to the splitting into two choices at each stage
What is the purpose of a domain in classification?
To add a broader level than the kingdom
How many levels are there in the classification of living things?
7
What are the two main kingdoms scientists usually think about?
Plants and animals
How do dichotomous keys aid in the identification of organisms?
By splitting into two at each stage
Test your knowledge on the nomenclature codes governing the naming of species in different biological groups such as algae, fungi, plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses. Learn about key rules in nomenclature including using Latin names and capitalization for genus names.
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