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What is the term used to describe the number and types of organisms present on earth?
What is the term used to describe the number and types of organisms present on earth?
- Biodiversity (correct)
- Taxonomic Categories
- Species
- Ecosystem
Why do we need a standardized way of naming organisms?
Why do we need a standardized way of naming organisms?
- To count the number of organisms on earth
- To distinguish between different species
- To communicate effectively with people from other regions (correct)
- To create confusion among scientists
What is the estimated number of species that are known and described?
What is the estimated number of species that are known and described?
- 2.5-3 million
- 500,000-600,000
- 1.7-1.8 million (correct)
- 100,000-200,000
What would happen if you were to visit a dense forest?
What would happen if you were to visit a dense forest?
What is the result of exploring new areas and old ones?
What is the result of exploring new areas and old ones?
What is the primary purpose of standardising the naming of living organisms?
What is the primary purpose of standardising the naming of living organisms?
What is the system of naming organisms using two components, the generic name and the specific epithet, called?
What is the system of naming organisms using two components, the generic name and the specific epithet, called?
What is the primary function of the International Code for Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) and the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN)?
What is the primary function of the International Code for Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) and the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN)?
What is the significance of the first word in a biological name, which represents the genus?
What is the significance of the first word in a biological name, which represents the genus?
What is the purpose of writing biological names in italics or underlining them separately?
What is the purpose of writing biological names in italics or underlining them separately?
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