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Which rank contains the largest number of organisms?
Which rank contains the largest number of organisms?
- Species
- Order
- Class (correct)
- Genus
The name 'Tursiops truncatus' includes which of the following ranks?
The name 'Tursiops truncatus' includes which of the following ranks?
- Kingdom and Phylum
- Genus and Species (correct)
- Class and Order
- Species and Subspecies
Which of the following is always true of two organisms in the same taxonomic class?
Which of the following is always true of two organisms in the same taxonomic class?
- They have certain physical features in common (correct)
- They can breed with one another
- They evolved at the same rate
- They live in the same ecosystem
How is the 'domain' rank different from other ranks?
How is the 'domain' rank different from other ranks?
In contrast to archaea bacteria, all eukaryotic organisms:
In contrast to archaea bacteria, all eukaryotic organisms:
All animals in phylum Chordata share which of the following features?
All animals in phylum Chordata share which of the following features?
Which of the following can you infer is a true statement about classical languages?
Which of the following can you infer is a true statement about classical languages?
Place the following taxonomic ranks in order from most specific to least specific.
Place the following taxonomic ranks in order from most specific to least specific.
What can you infer about how lions and house cats are classified?
What can you infer about how lions and house cats are classified?
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Study Notes
Taxonomic Classification
- The class rank contains the largest number of organisms within the taxonomic hierarchy.
- The scientific name "Tursiops trancatus" falls under the ranks of genus and species.
- Organisms within the same taxonomic class share certain physical features in common, showcasing their evolutionary relationships.
Domain Rank
- The "domain" rank in taxonomy is distinct because it was created more recently than other ranks.
Eukaryotic Organisms
- Eukaryotic organisms, unlike archaea bacteria, are characterized by having cell nuclei, which is a defining feature of their cellular structure.
Phylum Chordata
- All animals in the phylum Chordata possess spines, a critical anatomical structure that distinguishes them from other groups.
Classical Languages
- Classical languages are associated with the ancient world and are used to give scientific names, indicating their historical significance rather than their exclusivity to the scientific community.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
- In taxonomic ranks, from most specific to least specific, the order is family (C), order (A), phylum (B).
Classification of Lions and House Cats
- Lions and house cats exhibit shared features but are classified in different genera and species despite belonging to the same family, reflecting their differences in reproductive capabilities.
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