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Who established the binomial nomenclature for organisms?
Who established the binomial nomenclature for organisms?
- Gregor Mendel
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Alfred Russel Wallace
In the binomial nomenclature, which name starts with a capital letter?
In the binomial nomenclature, which name starts with a capital letter?
- The first name (correct)
- None of the names start with a capital letter
- The second name
- Both names start with a capital letter
Which of the following is classified as a class in the Animal Kingdom according to Linnaeus?
Which of the following is classified as a class in the Animal Kingdom according to Linnaeus?
- Protozoa
- Metazoa
- Aves (Birds) (correct)
- Platyhelminthes
What are the two parts of an organism's name in binomial nomenclature?
What are the two parts of an organism's name in binomial nomenclature?
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Which of the following is not a basis used in Animal Kingdom classification according to Linnaeus?
Which of the following is not a basis used in Animal Kingdom classification according to Linnaeus?
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Study Notes
Binomial Nomenclature
- The binomial nomenclature for organisms was established by Carl Linnaeus.
Characteristics of Binomial Nomenclature
- In the binomial nomenclature, the genus name starts with a capital letter.
- An organism's name in binomial nomenclature consists of two parts: the genus name and the species name.
Classification in the Animal Kingdom
- According to Linnaeus, Mammalia is classified as a class in the Animal Kingdom.
- Linnaeus did not use habitat as a basis for classification in the Animal Kingdom.
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