16 Questions
What is the term for the hierarchical classification in which a higher rank is inclusive of all lower ranks?
Holophyletic classification
In plant nomenclature, what is the term for the name of the person who first published the name?
Author citation
At which ranks do types exist for all taxa?
Up to the family rank
What is the priority of publication in plant nomenclature?
The name published first is the legitimate one
What two components form the binomial that identifies a species?
Genus and specific epithet
In what format is the variety written?
Lowercase and italicized
How are scientific names usually formatted for plant nomenclature?
Italicized or underlined
What is a disadvantage of using common names for plants?
They can vary regionally and lead to confusion
Who is in-charge of providing the rules and recommendations for plant nomenclature?
International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN)
What is nomenclature in the context of plant taxonomy?
The assignment of plant names utilizing a formal system
What is the significance of 'L.' in the scientific name 'Papaver somniferum L.'?
Signifies the botanist who provided the scientific description of the species
What organisms are covered by the ICBN (International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants)?
Land plants, algae, and fungi
What is the term for a legitimate (and therefore validly published) name that is accepted by a particular author or authors?
Correct name
How can a name be legitimate but not correct?
It has multiple alternative, legitimate names
What is a homonym in taxonomy?
A binomial in which genus and specific epithets are identical in spelling
What does the abbreviation 'ex' stand for in taxonomy?
Validly published by
Test your knowledge of plant nomenclature and taxonomy with questions about hierarchical classification, placement in a taxon, and the naming of taxa. This quiz also covers the names of the individuals who first published the names of specific taxa.
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