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Who proposed the taxon Monera as a phylum?
Who proposed the taxon Monera as a phylum?
- Carl Woese
- Édouard Chatton
- Robert Whittaker
- Ernst Haeckel (correct)
In which year was the taxon Monera elevated to the rank of kingdom?
In which year was the taxon Monera elevated to the rank of kingdom?
- 1925 (correct)
- 1977
- 1969
- 1866
Under the three-domain system of taxonomy, which domains do the organisms found in kingdom Monera belong to?
Under the three-domain system of taxonomy, which domains do the organisms found in kingdom Monera belong to?
- Bacteria and Eukarya
- Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya
- Archaea and Bacteria (correct)
- Archaea and Eukarya
Why is the taxon Monera considered paraphyletic?
Why is the taxon Monera considered paraphyletic?
Who introduced the three-domain system of taxonomy in 1977?
Who introduced the three-domain system of taxonomy in 1977?
Who first proposed the taxon Monera as a phylum?
Who first proposed the taxon Monera as a phylum?
In which year was the taxon Monera elevated to the rank of kingdom?
In which year was the taxon Monera elevated to the rank of kingdom?
According to the three-domain system of taxonomy, which domains do the organisms found in kingdom Monera belong to?
According to the three-domain system of taxonomy, which domains do the organisms found in kingdom Monera belong to?
Who introduced the three-domain system of taxonomy in 1977?
Who introduced the three-domain system of taxonomy in 1977?
Why is the taxon Monera considered paraphyletic?
Why is the taxon Monera considered paraphyletic?
Flashcards
Monera as a phylum
Monera as a phylum
A taxonomic group of organisms, once considered a phylum.
Monera as a kingdom
Monera as a kingdom
A taxonomic group of organisms elevated to kingdom level in 1925.
Monera's domains
Monera's domains
Monera organisms belong to the Archaea and Bacteria domains.
Paraphyletic Monera
Paraphyletic Monera
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Three-domain system
Three-domain system
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Who proposed Monera as phylum?
Who proposed Monera as phylum?
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Year Monera became kingdom
Year Monera became kingdom
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Domains of Monera (modern)
Domains of Monera (modern)
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Who developed the three-domain system?
Who developed the three-domain system?
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Why is Monera paraphyletic?
Why is Monera paraphyletic?
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Study Notes
History of Taxon Monera
- Ernst Haeckel proposed the taxon Monera as a phylum.
- The taxon Monera was elevated to the rank of kingdom in 1866.
Placement of Monera Organisms
- Under the three-domain system of taxonomy, organisms found in kingdom Monera belong to Archaea and Bacteria domains.
Characteristics of Monera
- The taxon Monera is considered paraphyletic because it does not include all descendants of a common ancestor.
Development of Taxonomy
- Carl Woese introduced the three-domain system of taxonomy in 1977.
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Test your knowledge of Monera, the historical biological kingdom composed of prokaryotes, in this quiz. Learn about the characteristics and classification of single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus.
