5 Questions
What was the initial basis for classifying animals?
Their dietary habits (carnivores and herbivores)
What emerged as a new approach for classifying animals?
Classifying based on the morphological similarities between them
What does the term 'morphological similarities' refer to?
Similarities in their anatomical structures
Which of the following is an example of a morphological similarity that could be used for classification?
The presence or absence of wings
Why might morphological similarities be a better basis for classification than dietary habits?
All of the above
Study Notes
Classification of Living Organisms
- Linnaeus classified living organisms based on morphological and anatomical similarities.
- Species with many shared features are placed in the same genus.
- Related genera are grouped into a family.
- Families with common characteristics form an order.
- Orders are grouped into classes.
Classification of Animals
- Initially, animals were divided into two groups: carnivores and herbivores based on their food type.
- Later, the idea of classifying animals based on morphological similarities emerged.
This quiz tests knowledge on how Linnaeus classified living organisms based on their morphological and anatomical similarities. Explore the principles behind Linnaeus' classification system.
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