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Which taxonomic rank is class situated between?
Which taxonomic rank is class situated between?
- Domain and kingdom
- Order and family
- Family and genus
- Phylum and order (correct)
Who first introduced the class as a distinct rank of biological classification?
Who first introduced the class as a distinct rank of biological classification?
- Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
- Charles Darwin
- Carolus Linnaeus
What is the primary characteristic used to define a class in biological classification?
What is the primary characteristic used to define a class in biological classification?
- Distinct grade of organization and type of construction (correct)
- Genetic similarity
- Number of species within the group
- Geographical distribution
What is the Latin term for class in biological classification?
What is the Latin term for class in biological classification?
What is a class in biological classification?
What is a class in biological classification?