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Evolutionary Thought: Scientific Classification

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Which taxon is a division of a family?

Genus (correct)

Class

Species

Order

Who developed the theory of Catastrophism?

Georges Cuvier (correct)

Charles Darwin

James Hutton

Thomas Malthus

In what taxon do we find mammals and birds?

Family (correct)

Order

Species

Genus

Who wrote the essay 'On Population'?

Thomas Malthus Signup and view all the answers

What theory was developed by James Hutton in geology?

Gradualism Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of biologists classifying organisms?

To understand the incredible diversity of life on Earth Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'father of taxonomy'?

Carolus Linnaeus Signup and view all the answers

Which taxon represents major divisions of organisms in Linnaean taxonomy?

Phylum Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom is considered the highest taxon in Linnaean taxonomy?

Plantae Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Carolus Linnaeus' work where he published his classification system?

Systema Naturae Signup and view all the answers

Which group of organisms is identified as the most diverse among animals?

Insects Signup and view all the answers