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What term is used to describe an assemblage of animals having some common characteristics?
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?
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?
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?
Which taxonomic division represents smaller groups of individuals with their own identifying characteristics?
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What do sub and super refer to when added to taxonomic names?
What do sub and super refer to when added to taxonomic names?
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What inspired other scientists to discover and name new species of animals?
What inspired other scientists to discover and name new species of animals?
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