5 Questions
Who established the binomial nomenclature for organisms?
Carl Linnaeus
In the binomial nomenclature, which name starts with a capital letter?
The first name
Which of the following is classified as a class in the Animal Kingdom according to Linnaeus?
Aves (Birds)
What are the two parts of an organism's name in binomial nomenclature?
Genus and species
Which of the following is not a basis used in Animal Kingdom classification according to Linnaeus?
Sex of the animal
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.
Test your knowledge of Carl Linnaeus's Systema Naturae and his contributions to the modern classification and nomenclature of organisms. Explore the six classes of the Animal Kingdom and the concept of binomial nomenclature.
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