7 Questions
Which taxonomic category represents a group of individual organisms with fundamental similarities?
Species
What is the correct scientific name for a lion?
Panthera leo
Which taxonomic category represents a higher level of taxon or category?
Higher level of taxon
Which taxonomic category may have one or more specific epithets representing different organisms with morphological similarities?
Genus
What is the correct scientific name for a potato?
Solanum tuberosum
What is the specific epithet for human beings?
Sapiens
What is the correct scientific name for a mango?
Mangifera indica
Study Notes
Taxonomic Categories
- The species is a taxonomic category that represents a group of individual organisms with fundamental similarities.
Scientific Names
- The correct scientific name for a lion is Panthera leo.
- The correct scientific name for a potato is Solanum tuberosum.
- The correct scientific name for a mango is Mangifera indica.
- The specific epithet for human beings is sapiens, with the full scientific name being Homo sapiens.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
- A higher level of taxon or category is represented by a genus.
- A genus may have one or more specific epithets representing different organisms with morphological similarities.
Test your knowledge on taxonomic studies with this quiz! Learn about distinguishing species based on morphological differences using examples like Mangifera indica, Solanum tuberosum, and Panthera leo. Explore the specific epithets and their significance in taxonomy.
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