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What is the main characteristic used to distinguish between kingdoms in animal classification?
What is the main characteristic used to distinguish between kingdoms in animal classification?
- Cell structure (correct)
- Body structure
- Mode of nutrition
- Type of appendages
How many phyla are there in the kingdom Animalia?
How many phyla are there in the kingdom Animalia?
- 20-30
- 40-50
- 10-20
- 30-40 (correct)
What characteristic is used to distinguish between classes in animal classification?
What characteristic is used to distinguish between classes in animal classification?
- Type of feathers or scales
- Type of digestive system (correct)
- Mode of nutrition
- Body organization
What is the main characteristic used to distinguish between orders in animal classification?
What is the main characteristic used to distinguish between orders in animal classification?
What characteristic is used to distinguish between families in animal classification?
What characteristic is used to distinguish between families in animal classification?
What is the most specific taxonomic rank in animal classification?
What is the most specific taxonomic rank in animal classification?
What is the highest level of classification in animal classification?
What is the highest level of classification in animal classification?
What characteristic is used to group organisms into phyla?
What characteristic is used to group organisms into phyla?
Which level of classification groups organisms based on shared physical characteristics and evolutionary relationships?
Which level of classification groups organisms based on shared physical characteristics and evolutionary relationships?
What is the level of classification below the phylum?
What is the level of classification below the phylum?
How many kingdoms are there in animal classification?
How many kingdoms are there in animal classification?
What is the level of classification that groups organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
What is the level of classification that groups organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
Which level of classification groups organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships?
Which level of classification groups organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships?
What is the level of classification below the order?
What is the level of classification below the order?
Which level of classification is most specific?
Which level of classification is most specific?
Study Notes
Kingdoms
- Highest taxonomic rank in animal classification
- 6 main kingdoms: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, and Bacteria
- Characteristics used to distinguish kingdoms:
- Cell structure (eukaryotic or prokaryotic)
- Cell wall composition
- Mode of nutrition
- Body organization
Phyla (or Divisions)
- Level below kingdoms
- 30-40 phyla in the kingdom Animalia
- Characteristics used to distinguish phyla:
- Body structure (e.g., radial or bilateral symmetry)
- Number of cell layers
- Presence of coelom (body cavity)
- Type of appendages
Classes
- Level below phyla
- Characteristics used to distinguish classes:
- Body structure (e.g., skeletal system, skin)
- Type of digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Reproductive system
Orders
- Level below classes
- Characteristics used to distinguish orders:
- Limb structure
- Dental structure
- Type of feathers or scales
- Brain structure
Family
- Level below orders
- Characteristics used to distinguish families:
- Shared physical characteristics
- Similarities in behavior
- Genetic similarities
Genus
- Level below family
- Characteristics used to distinguish genera:
- Closely related species
- Shared physical characteristics
- Genetic similarities
Species
- Most specific taxonomic rank
- Characteristics used to distinguish species:
- Reproductive isolation
- Unique physical characteristics
- Genetic differences
- Ecological niche
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This quiz covers the hierarchy of biological classification, from kingdoms to species, including characteristics used to distinguish each taxonomic rank. Learn about the different levels of classification and how they are used to organize living organisms. Test your knowledge of biology taxonomy!
