Living Organisms Classification
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Living Organisms Classification

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Who is credited with the modern method of classifying and naming living organisms?

  • Linnaeus (correct)
  • Charles Darwin
  • Aristotle
  • Gregor Mendel
  • What is the study of the general principles of classification called?

  • Morphology
  • Ecology
  • Cladistics
  • Taxonomy (correct)
  • Which of the following ranks in the hierarchy of living organisms is the lowest?

  • Species (correct)
  • Class
  • Order
  • Genus
  • In which kingdom do the smallest groups of organisms belong?

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    What was the significant contribution of Aristotle in the study of living organisms?

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    Study Notes

    Classification of Living Organisms

    • Over 1.8 million living organisms have been described, with many more yet to be discovered.
    • Classification, identification, and naming of organisms are essential for understanding biodiversity.
    • Aristotle, a Greek philosopher from 384-322 BC, was the first to attempt the classification of living organisms.
    • The modern classification system, known as binomial nomenclature, was developed by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), a Swedish naturalist.
    • Taxonomy or systematics is the study of the principles and methods of classification.

    Hierarchy of Living Organisms

    • The classification system is hierarchical, with "Kingdom" as the largest group.
    • Each kingdom is subdivided into smaller groups, following a structured hierarchy.
    • The hierarchy of living organisms is organized from the broadest category to the most specific:
      • Kingdom
      • Phylum (or Division for plants)
      • Class
      • Order
      • Family
      • Genus
      • Species

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    Explore the fascinating world of living organisms and their classifications. This quiz covers historical perspectives from Aristotle to Linnaeus and delves into contemporary methods of naming and identifying many of the over 1.8 million described species. Test your knowledge on the essential concepts in biological classification!

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