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What is the term for the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms?
What is the term for the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms?
- Cladistics
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Phylogeny (correct)
- Taxonomy
Which ancient Greek philosopher developed the first widely accepted system of biological classification?
Which ancient Greek philosopher developed the first widely accepted system of biological classification?
- Galileo Galilei
- Charles Darwin
- Aristotle (correct)
- Carolus Linnaeus
What is the term for structures that have different mature forms in different organisms, but develop from the same embryonic tissue?
What is the term for structures that have different mature forms in different organisms, but develop from the same embryonic tissue?
- Homologous body structures (correct)
- Taxa
- Derived traits
- Vestigial organs
Which taxonomic category is the largest and most inclusive?
Which taxonomic category is the largest and most inclusive?
What is the term for the standard two-part system for naming organisms?
What is the term for the standard two-part system for naming organisms?
What is the term for the branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their different characteristics?
What is the term for the branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their different characteristics?