Diversity of Living Organisms
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>You would see a much greater number and kinds of living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of exploring new areas and old ones?

    <p>New species are continuously being identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of standardising the naming of living organisms?

    <p>To provide a unique name for each organism worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the system of naming organisms using two components, the generic name and the specific epithet, called?

    <p>Binomial nomenclature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the International Code for Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) and the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN)?

    <p>To standardise the naming of plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the first word in a biological name, which represents the genus?

    <p>It starts with a capital letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of writing biological names in italics or underlining them separately?

    <p>To indicate the Latin origin of the name</p> Signup and view all the answers

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