Ernst Mayr: The Darwin of the 20th Century
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Vegetative features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which taxonomic category is an assemblage of families with a few similar characters?

    <p>Order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used as the basis for categorizing animals like lion, leopard, and tiger under the genus Panthera?

    <p>Common features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ernst Mayr known as in the scientific community?

    <p>Darwin of the 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Ernst Mayr pass away?

    <p>2004</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of biology did Ernst Mayr significantly contribute to during his career?

    <p>Ornithology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title did Ernst Mayr hold at Harvard University until his retirement?

    <p>Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology Emeritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following prizes was NOT awarded to Ernst Mayr during his lifetime?

    <p>Nobel Prize in Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one field that Ernst Mayr significantly influenced?

    <p>Evolutionary biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category includes related orders like Primata and Carnivora?

    <p>Class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on common features like presence of notochord and dorsal hollow neural system, animals are included in which phylum?

    <p>Chordata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the highest category to which all animals belonging to various phyla are assigned?

    <p>Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which order is included in the class Mammalia along with order Carnivora?

    <p>Primata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two kingdoms are specifically mentioned in the text?

    <p>Animalia and Plantae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a higher category for plant classes with a few similar characters?

    <p>Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

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