11 Questions
Which taxon is a division of a family?
Genus
Who developed the theory of Catastrophism?
Georges Cuvier
In what taxon do we find mammals and birds?
Family
Who wrote the essay 'On Population'?
Thomas Malthus
What theory was developed by James Hutton in geology?
Gradualism
What is the purpose of biologists classifying organisms?
To understand the incredible diversity of life on Earth
Who is known as the 'father of taxonomy'?
Carolus Linnaeus
Which taxon represents major divisions of organisms in Linnaean taxonomy?
Phylum
Which kingdom is considered the highest taxon in Linnaean taxonomy?
Plantae
What was the name of Carolus Linnaeus' work where he published his classification system?
Systema Naturae
Which group of organisms is identified as the most diverse among animals?
Insects
Learn about the development of evolutionary thought and the importance of scientific classification in organizing living things into groups. Explore commonly used taxonomy groups like kingdom and species, and understand the purpose of classifying organisms to make sense of Earth's biodiversity.
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