5 Questions
What is the scientific study of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
Taxonomy
What are the principal ranks in modern use in taxonomy?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are classified in taxonomy?
Taxa
What is the ranked system developed by Carl Linnaeus for categorizing organisms known as?
Linnaean taxonomy
Test your knowledge of biological taxonomy with this quiz! Learn about the methods and principles behind naming and classifying organisms based on shared characteristics. Explore taxonomic ranks and how they contribute to the overall classification system.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
