Systematics

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Who used Systema Naturae as the title of his publication?

  • Carl Linnaeus (correct)
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Alfred Russel Wallace
  • Charles Darwin

What does systematics encompass?

  • Evolutionary relationships between organisms (correct)
  • Physical characteristics of organisms
  • Behavioral characteristics of organisms
  • Geographical distribution of organisms

What aspects were later included in the scope of systematics?

  • Identification, nomenclature, and classification (correct)
  • Classification and identification
  • Nomenclature and classification
  • Identification and nomenclature

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Systema Naturae

  • Carolus Linnaeus used Systema Naturae as the title of his publication.

Systematics

  • Systematics encompasses the study of the diversity of organisms and their relationships.
  • It involves the classification, identification, and naming of organisms.
  • It also includes the study of evolutionary history and the relationships between organisms.

Expanded Scope of Systematics

  • Later, systematics expanded to include aspects such as:
    • Phylogenetics, which is the study of the evolutionary history of organisms.
    • Biogeography, which is the study of the geographic distribution of organisms.
    • Comparative anatomy and morphology, which are the studies of the structure and form of organisms.
    • Molecular biology, which is the study of the structure and function of biological molecules.

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