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What is the scientific study of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
What is the scientific study of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
- Zoology
- Botany
- Physiology
- Taxonomy (correct)
What are the principal ranks in modern use in taxonomy?
What are the principal ranks in modern use in taxonomy?
- Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain
- Genus, species, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain
- Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species (correct)
- Domain, kingdom, class, order, family, genus, species
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
- Charles Darwin
- Gregor Mendel
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are classified in taxonomy?
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are classified in taxonomy?
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What is the ranked system developed by Carl Linnaeus for categorizing organisms known as?
What is the ranked system developed by Carl Linnaeus for categorizing organisms known as?
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