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Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Gregor Mendel
- Robert Hooke
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
What is the scientific study of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms called?
What is the scientific study of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms called?
- Genomics
- Taxonomy (correct)
- Cytology
- Phylogenetics
What is the principal rank in modern taxonomy used in botany in place of phylum?
What is the principal rank in modern taxonomy used in botany in place of phylum?
- Division (correct)
- Order
- Genus
- Class
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are classified in taxonomy?
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are classified in taxonomy?
What is the process of creating a taxonomic hierarchy called?
What is the process of creating a taxonomic hierarchy called?
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What is taxonomy?
What is taxonomy?
The scientific study of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms.
Who is Carl Linnaeus?
Who is Carl Linnaeus?
The founder of the current system of biological classification.
What is a division (in botany)?
What is a division (in botany)?
The highest level of classification in botany, replacing 'phylum'.
What is a taxon?
What is a taxon?
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What is aggregation (in taxonomy)?
What is aggregation (in taxonomy)?
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