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What is taxonomy?
The scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics
What is a taxon?
A group of biological organisms
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
What did Carl Linnaeus develop for categorizing organisms?
A ranked system known as Linnaean taxonomy
Test your knowledge of biological classification with this taxonomy quiz! Explore the principles of naming, defining, and categorizing organisms based on shared characteristics. Challenge yourself with questions on taxonomic ranks and groupings.
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