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What is the Kingdom classification for goats?
What Phylum classification do goats belong to?
Chordata
What is the Class classification for goats?
Mammalia
What is the Order classification for goats?
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What is the Family classification for goats?
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What is the Genus classification for goats?
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What is the Species classification for domesticated goats?
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The four compartments of a ruminant stomach are: ___, ___, ___, and ___.
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What does Capra Hircus refer to?
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Study Notes
Scientific Classification of GOAT
- Kingdom: Animalia - Characterized by being multicellular and heterotrophic organisms.
- Phylum: Chordata - Defined by the presence of a spinal column or backbone.
- Class: Mammalia - Features live births and the nurturing of young with milk produced by mothers.
- Order: Artiodactyla - Identified by having split hooves; members can have only an even number of hooves.
- Family: Bovidae - Known for possessing non-splitting horns.
- Genus: Capra - Includes animals that resemble sheep and goats.
- Species: Hircus - Refers to domesticated goats, indicating their adaptation to human environments.
Ruminant Anatomy
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Four Compartments of Ruminant Stomach:
- Rumen
- Reticulum
- Omasum
- Abomasum
Domesticated Goat
- Capra Hircus: The scientific name for domesticated goats, emphasizing their close relationship with human habitation.
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Explore the scientific classification of goats, including their kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. This quiz will also delve into the anatomy of ruminants and the characteristics of domesticated goats. Test your knowledge on this fascinating topic!
