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Who is known as the Father of Taxonomy?
Who is known as the Father of Taxonomy?
What is the study of how living things are classified called?
What is the study of how living things are classified called?
How many species of organisms are estimated to be on Earth?
How many species of organisms are estimated to be on Earth?
What is the name given to the system of two-part naming method developed by Carolus Linnaeus?
What is the name given to the system of two-part naming method developed by Carolus Linnaeus?
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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
Classification and Taxonomy
- Carolus Linnaeus is known as the Father of Taxonomy.
- The study of how living things are classified is called taxonomy.
- It is estimated that there are approximately 8.7 million species of organisms on Earth.
Binomial Nomenclature
- Carolus Linnaeus developed a system of two-part naming method, which is called binomial nomenclature.
- This system provides a universal way of identifying and naming species.
Cell Types
- Eukaryotic cells are distinguished from prokaryotic cells by the presence of a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- This fundamental difference is crucial in understanding the structure and function of cells.
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Learn about the process of classifying living organisms based on their similar characteristics. Discover the extensive variety of species on Earth and the work of taxonomists in identifying and categorizing them.
