10 Questions
What branch of systematics deals with species as the product of evolution?
Neo-systematics
Who is credited with developing the concept of Neo-systematics in 1940?
Julia Huxley
What is the method used to place organisms in their exact position based on their classification?
Identification
What does classification involve in terms of grouping living organisms?
Grouping based on common features
How are different organisms placed in various groups easier for classification purposes?
By characteristics they possess
What is the term used to describe the natural diversity of life in the world?
Biodiversity
Who introduced the term 'taxonomy' in 1813?
A.P de Candolle
What was the book published by Linnaeus where the classification of plants and animals was based on taxonomy?
Systema Naturae
Which branch of science includes the study of classification, nomenclature, identification, and evolutionary history of organisms?
Systematics
How many species have been identified and studied according to the text?
1.7-1.8 million
Explore the vast array of living organisms inhabiting the Earth, from microscopic bacteria to towering trees. Learn about the importance of biodiversity for the survival of species and the ecosystems they inhabit.
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