18 Questions
What is the significance of the capital letter in the generic name of a species?
It distinguishes the generic name from the specific name
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Pous' in the context of Xenopus laevis?
Foot
What is the characteristic feature of Algae that distinguishes them from other plant groups?
Presence of green pigment called chlorophyll
Which of the following plant groups reproduce by producing spores?
Liverworts, Mosses, and Ferns
What is the term for the structures present in Liverworts and Mosses that resemble roots, stems, and leaves?
Root-like, stem-like, and leaf-like structures
In which part of the Fern's leaves do spores develop?
On the underside of the leaves
What is the characteristic of the Echinoderms' body?
Having several arms and 5 equal segments
What is the characteristic of Mammals?
Hair, suckle young with milk
What is the level of classification below the Order in the Vertebrates?
Family
What is the purpose of the Binomial System of Nomenclature?
To provide a unique two-part name for each organism
What is the level of classification above the Class in the Vertebrates?
Phylum
What is the term for the group of organisms that can breed together to produce offspring?
Species
What is the primary purpose of classification in biology?
To study evolutionary trends
What feature distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?
Presence of a backbone
Which phylum is characterized by the presence of stinging cells on their tentacles?
Coelenterates
What is the characteristic feature of arthropods?
Jointed legs and a skeleton
Which of the following classes of arthropods has one pair of antennae and three pairs of legs?
Insects
What is the term for the study of the classification of living organisms?
Taxonomy
This quiz covers the classification of animals, including arthropods, molluscs, echinoderms, and vertebrates, with examples of each group.
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