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Which classification system was developed based on morphology and anatomy?
Which classification system was developed based on morphology and anatomy?
- Linnaean Taxonomy (correct)
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Cladistics
- Phylogenetic Tree
What is the primary basis for the classification in early biological systems?
What is the primary basis for the classification in early biological systems?
- Behavioral characteristics
- Habitat preferences
- Genetic similarity
- Physical traits (correct)
Who is credited with the creation of the binomial nomenclature system?
Who is credited with the creation of the binomial nomenclature system?
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Louis Pasteur
- Gregor Mendel
Which classification method emphasizes evolutionary relationships?
Which classification method emphasizes evolutionary relationships?
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In early classification systems, what was the main limitation identified?
In early classification systems, what was the main limitation identified?
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Study Notes
Classification Systems in Biology
- The morphological and anatomical classification system organizes organisms based on their physical structures and forms.
- Early biological classification primarily relied on observable characteristics of organisms, such as shape, color, and size.
Binomial Nomenclature
- Carl Linnaeus is credited with creating the binomial nomenclature system, which assigns a two-part scientific name to each species, consisting of the genus and species identifiers.
Evolutionary Classification
- Phylogenetic classification emphasizes the evolutionary relationships among organisms, focusing on common ancestry and shared evolutionary pathways.
Limitations of Early Classification
- Early classification systems often struggled with the variability within species and the lack of understanding of genetic relationships, leading to misclassification and oversimplification of biodiversity.
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