Plant Nomenclature and Taxonomy Part III Quiz
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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?

  • Author citation (correct)
  • Nomenclatural type
  • Type specimen
  • Priority of publication

    • 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?

    <p>The name published first is the legitimate one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two components form the binomial that identifies a species?

    <p>Genus and specific epithet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what format is the variety written?

    <p>Lowercase and italicized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are scientific names usually formatted for plant nomenclature?

    <p>Italicized or underlined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of using common names for plants?

    <p>They can vary regionally and lead to confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is in-charge of providing the rules and recommendations for plant nomenclature?

    <p>International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nomenclature in the context of plant taxonomy?

    <p>The assignment of plant names utilizing a formal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'L.' in the scientific name 'Papaver somniferum L.'?

    <p>Signifies the botanist who provided the scientific description of the species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organisms are covered by the ICBN (International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants)?

    <p>Land plants, algae, and fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a legitimate (and therefore validly published) name that is accepted by a particular author or authors?

    <p>Correct name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a name be legitimate but not correct?

    <p>It has multiple alternative, legitimate names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a homonym in taxonomy?

    <p>A binomial in which genus and specific epithets are identical in spelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ex' stand for in taxonomy?

    <p>Validly published by</p> Signup and view all the answers

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