Biology Taxonomy Quiz

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

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

What is the principal rank used in modern taxonomy for grouping organisms?

  • Section
  • Phylum (correct)
  • Segment
  • Division

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

  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Ecology
  • Taxonomy (correct)

What is the term for the groups into which organisms are grouped in taxonomy?

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What is the purpose of a taxonomic hierarchy?

<p>To aggregate groups of a given rank to form a more inclusive group of higher rank (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Taxonomy

  • Carolus Linnaeus is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy.

Ranks in Taxonomy

  • The principal rank used in modern taxonomy for grouping organisms is the species.

Definition of Taxonomy

  • Taxonomy is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics.

Taxonomic Groups

  • The groups into which organisms are grouped in taxonomy are called taxa.

Purpose of Taxonomic Hierarchy

  • The purpose of a taxonomic hierarchy is to organize and classify organisms in a logical and systematic manner, showing their relationships and evolutionary history.

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