Biology Taxonomy Basics

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What is the principal rank used in modern taxonomy?

  • Order
  • Phylum
  • Division
  • Domain (correct)

Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?

  • Alfred Russel Wallace
  • Carl Linnaeus (correct)
  • Charles Darwin
  • Gregor Mendel

What is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?

  • Physiology
  • Ecology
  • Taxonomy (correct)
  • Genetics

What is the singular form of 'taxa'?

<p>Taxon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Carl Linnaeus develop for naming organisms?

<p>Binomial nomenclature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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