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What is the origin of the word 'taxonomy'?
What is the origin of the word 'taxonomy'?
- It combines Latin words meaning arrangement and classification.
- It includes Hebrew words that focus on the organization of species.
- It comes from Greek words for arrangement and law. (correct)
- It is derived from ancient Egyptian terms referring to categorization.
Who first coined the term 'herbarium'?
Who first coined the term 'herbarium'?
- Pitton de Tournefort (correct)
- Luca Ghini
- Carl Linnaeus
- Charles Darwin
Which of the following correctly describes reptiles based on their silent features?
Which of the following correctly describes reptiles based on their silent features?
- They have moist and scaly skin.
- They are cold-blooded and have dry, scaly skin. (correct)
- They maintain a constant body temperature regardless of the environment.
- They possess limbs that allow them to lift their bodies.
What is a primary function of herbaria in scientific studies?
What is a primary function of herbaria in scientific studies?
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How are plants organized within a botanical garden?
How are plants organized within a botanical garden?
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