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What is the term for the hierarchical classification in which a higher rank is inclusive of all lower ranks?
What is the term for the hierarchical classification in which a higher rank is inclusive of all lower ranks?
- Monophyletic classification
- Polyphyletic classification
- Holophyletic classification (correct)
- Paraphyletic classification
In plant nomenclature, what is the term for the name of the person who first published the name?
In plant nomenclature, what is the term for the name of the person who first published the name?
- Author citation (correct)
- Nomenclatural type
- Type specimen
- Priority of publication
At which ranks do types exist for all taxa?
At which ranks do types exist for all taxa?
- Up to the genus rank
- Up to the family rank (correct)
- Types exist for all ranks
- Only at the species rank
What is the priority of publication in plant nomenclature?
What is the priority of publication in plant nomenclature?
What two components form the binomial that identifies a species?
What two components form the binomial that identifies a species?
In what format is the variety written?
In what format is the variety written?
How are scientific names usually formatted for plant nomenclature?
How are scientific names usually formatted for plant nomenclature?
What is a disadvantage of using common names for plants?
What is a disadvantage of using common names for plants?
Who is in-charge of providing the rules and recommendations for plant nomenclature?
Who is in-charge of providing the rules and recommendations for plant nomenclature?
What is nomenclature in the context of plant taxonomy?
What is nomenclature in the context of plant taxonomy?
What is the significance of 'L.' in the scientific name 'Papaver somniferum L.'?
What is the significance of 'L.' in the scientific name 'Papaver somniferum L.'?
What organisms are covered by the ICBN (International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants)?
What organisms are covered by the ICBN (International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants)?
What is the term for a legitimate (and therefore validly published) name that is accepted by a particular author or authors?
What is the term for a legitimate (and therefore validly published) name that is accepted by a particular author or authors?
How can a name be legitimate but not correct?
How can a name be legitimate but not correct?
What is a homonym in taxonomy?
What is a homonym in taxonomy?
What does the abbreviation 'ex' stand for in taxonomy?
What does the abbreviation 'ex' stand for in taxonomy?
