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Which term describes the scientific study of naming and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
Which term describes the scientific study of naming and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
- Botany
- Biology
- Systematics
- Taxonomy (correct)
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal ranks in taxonomy?
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal ranks in taxonomy?
- Family
- Division (correct)
- Order
- Species
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Gregor Mendel
- Alfred Russel Wallace
What is the term for a group of organisms that can be aggregated to form a more inclusive group of higher rank?
What is the term for a group of organisms that can be aggregated to form a more inclusive group of higher rank?
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What is the term for the method of naming organisms using a two-part scientific name?
What is the term for the method of naming organisms using a two-part scientific name?
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