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Which taxon is a division of a family?
Which taxon is a division of a family?
- Genus (correct)
- Class
- Species
- Order
Who developed the theory of Catastrophism?
Who developed the theory of Catastrophism?
- Georges Cuvier (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- James Hutton
- Thomas Malthus
In what taxon do we find mammals and birds?
In what taxon do we find mammals and birds?
- Family (correct)
- Order
- Species
- Genus
Who wrote the essay 'On Population'?
Who wrote the essay 'On Population'?
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What theory was developed by James Hutton in geology?
What theory was developed by James Hutton in geology?
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What is the purpose of biologists classifying organisms?
What is the purpose of biologists classifying organisms?
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Who is known as the 'father of taxonomy'?
Who is known as the 'father of taxonomy'?
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Which taxon represents major divisions of organisms in Linnaean taxonomy?
Which taxon represents major divisions of organisms in Linnaean taxonomy?
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Which kingdom is considered the highest taxon in Linnaean taxonomy?
Which kingdom is considered the highest taxon in Linnaean taxonomy?
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What was the name of Carolus Linnaeus' work where he published his classification system?
What was the name of Carolus Linnaeus' work where he published his classification system?
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Which group of organisms is identified as the most diverse among animals?
Which group of organisms is identified as the most diverse among animals?
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