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Which taxonomic category is characterized based on both vegetative and reproductive features of plant species?
Which taxonomic category is characterized based on both vegetative and reproductive features of plant species?
- Order
- Genus
- Family (correct)
- Species
Which of the following is true about the genus Panthera?
Which of the following is true about the genus Panthera?
- It is characterized by vegetative features.
- It belongs to the family Felidae.
- It includes domestic cats.
- It includes lion, tiger, and leopard. (correct)
How are species, genus, and families different from order in terms of taxonomic categories?
How are species, genus, and families different from order in terms of taxonomic categories?
- They include assemblages of families.
- They have fewer similar characters than order. (correct)
- They are based on vegetative characteristics.
- They are lower categories than order.
In taxonomy, what is the main characteristic that separates a cat and a dog into different families?
In taxonomy, what is the main characteristic that separates a cat and a dog into different families?
Which taxonomic category is an assemblage of families with a few similar characters?
Which taxonomic category is an assemblage of families with a few similar characters?
What is used as the basis for categorizing animals like lion, leopard, and tiger under the genus Panthera?
What is used as the basis for categorizing animals like lion, leopard, and tiger under the genus Panthera?
What was Ernst Mayr known as in the scientific community?
What was Ernst Mayr known as in the scientific community?
In which year did Ernst Mayr pass away?
In which year did Ernst Mayr pass away?
Which branch of biology did Ernst Mayr significantly contribute to during his career?
Which branch of biology did Ernst Mayr significantly contribute to during his career?
What title did Ernst Mayr hold at Harvard University until his retirement?
What title did Ernst Mayr hold at Harvard University until his retirement?
Which of the following prizes was NOT awarded to Ernst Mayr during his lifetime?
Which of the following prizes was NOT awarded to Ernst Mayr during his lifetime?
What is one field that Ernst Mayr significantly influenced?
What is one field that Ernst Mayr significantly influenced?
Which category includes related orders like Primata and Carnivora?
Which category includes related orders like Primata and Carnivora?
Based on common features like presence of notochord and dorsal hollow neural system, animals are included in which phylum?
Based on common features like presence of notochord and dorsal hollow neural system, animals are included in which phylum?
What is the term used for the highest category to which all animals belonging to various phyla are assigned?
What is the term used for the highest category to which all animals belonging to various phyla are assigned?
Which order is included in the class Mammalia along with order Carnivora?
Which order is included in the class Mammalia along with order Carnivora?
Which two kingdoms are specifically mentioned in the text?
Which two kingdoms are specifically mentioned in the text?
What is the term for a higher category for plant classes with a few similar characters?
What is the term for a higher category for plant classes with a few similar characters?
