Linnaeus Classification System

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What term is used to describe an assemblage of animals having some common characteristics?

  • Genus
  • Order
  • Phylum (correct)
  • Class

In Linnaeus' classification system, what is a class defined as?

  • Individuals with their own identifying characteristics
  • Individuals sharing the characteristics of the phylum and more specific structural characteristics (correct)
  • Individuals sharing the characteristics of the phylum and order
  • Individuals sharing the characteristics of the phylum and class

What are individuals in an order characterized by in Linnaeus' classification system?

  • Phylum and class characteristics only
  • Phylum, class, and identifying characteristics
  • Phylum, class, and order characteristics (correct)
  • Phylum, class, and species characteristics

Which taxonomic division represents smaller groups of individuals with their own identifying characteristics?

<p>Species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do sub and super refer to when added to taxonomic names?

<p>Lower divisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired other scientists to discover and name new species of animals?

<p>Linnaeus' classification system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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