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Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of a taxonomic hierarchy?
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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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