20 Questions
Which word in the biological name of a species starts with a capital letter?
Genus
Where is the name of the author written in the biological name of a species?
After the specific epithet
What does the abbreviation 'Linn.' indicate in the biological name 'Mangifera indica Linn.'?
The abbreviation of the author's name
What is the process called by which organisms are grouped into convenient categories based on observable characters?
Classification
What term is used to refer to the convenient categories used to study organisms?
Taxa
What is the example given in the text to illustrate the concept of convenient categories?
Dogs and cats
What do we associate with an organism when we use terms like 'plants' or 'animals'?
Certain characters
What is the term used for the groups that are easily recognizable, such as plants or animals?
Taxa
What does the term 'taxa' indicate?
Categories at very different levels
What is an example of a taxa mentioned in the text?
Plants
Which term refers to the process of classifying living organisms based on their characteristics?
Taxonomy
What is the basis of modern taxonomic studies?
External and internal structure
What were the earliest classifications based on?
The 'uses' of various organisms
What is systematics?
The systematic arrangement of organisms
What does the word 'systematics' mean?
Systematic arrangement of organisms
What are the processes that are basic to taxonomy?
Characterisation, identification, classification, and nomenclature
What is the main focus of human interest in studying organisms?
Their own use
What is the meaning of the word 'taxonomy'?
The process of classifying living organisms
What do 'animals', 'mammals', and 'dogs' represent?
Taxa at different levels
What is the process of classifying living organisms based on their characteristics called?
Taxonomy
Test your knowledge on scientific naming conventions with this quiz! Learn about the proper capitalization and formatting of genus and species names, as well as how to correctly include the author's name. Get ready to become a pro at botanical nomenclature!
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