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What is the correct way to format a scientific name according to the rules of nomenclature?
What is the correct way to format a scientific name according to the rules of nomenclature?
- The entire scientific name is in uppercase letters
- The species designation begins with a lowercase letter (correct)
- Only the genus is italicized, not the species
- The genus starts with a lowercase letter and the species starts with a capital letter
Which organization governs the naming of viruses?
Which organization governs the naming of viruses?
- International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
- International Code of Nomenclature Bacteria
- International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (correct)
- International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
What does the 'L' stand for in the scientific name 'Homo sapiens L.'?
What does the 'L' stand for in the scientific name 'Homo sapiens L.'?
- Lamarck
- Linnaeus (correct)
- Lamarckian
- Linné
Which domain is one of the most inclusive levels in the taxonomic hierarchy?
Which domain is one of the most inclusive levels in the taxonomic hierarchy?
What must all taxa have when described according to nomenclature rules?
What must all taxa have when described according to nomenclature rules?
At what level is an organism's genus understood and can be abbreviated in its scientific name?
At what level is an organism's genus understood and can be abbreviated in its scientific name?
What is the purpose of a taxonomic key in biology?
What is the purpose of a taxonomic key in biology?
Why is it called a 'dichotomous' key?
Why is it called a 'dichotomous' key?
What are the seven major levels of classification for living organisms?
What are the seven major levels of classification for living organisms?
Which scientific development led to the identification of the 'domain' in taxonomic classification?
Which scientific development led to the identification of the 'domain' in taxonomic classification?
What are the two main kingdoms traditionally considered in classification?
What are the two main kingdoms traditionally considered in classification?
What is the purpose of dividing a dichotomous key further during identification?
What is the purpose of dividing a dichotomous key further during identification?
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Scientific name format
Scientific name format
The species designation begins with a lowercase letter, while the genus is written with a capital letter.
Virus naming body
Virus naming body
The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV).
'L' in Homo sapiens L.
'L' in Homo sapiens L.
Refers to Carl Linnaeus, the scientist who first described the species.
Taxonomic Domain
Taxonomic Domain
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Taxon author
Taxon author
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Genus level
Genus level
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Taxonomic key
Taxonomic key
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Dichotomous key
Dichotomous key
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Major Classification Levels
Major Classification Levels
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Domain identification
Domain identification
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Traditional Kingdoms
Traditional Kingdoms
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Dichotomous Key Refinement
Dichotomous Key Refinement
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Taxon
Taxon
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Abbreviating genus
Abbreviating genus
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Purpose of taxonomic key
Purpose of taxonomic key
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Two choices in key
Two choices in key
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