12 Questions
What is the main purpose of taxonomy?
To arrange life forms into a workable classification scheme
What is a taxon?
A group of organisms
Who is considered the Father of Modern Taxonomic Classification?
Carolus Linnaeus
Which of the following statements about Linnaean Taxonomy is true?
It eliminates confusion between regions
In which century did modern classification by Carolus Linnaeus start?
Mid-18th century
What distinguishes binomial nomenclature used in Linnaean Taxonomy?
It assigns each species two scientific names
What is the correct order of the Linnaean classification hierarchy?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What does the term 'homology' refer to in taxonomy?
Structures that have a common origin but different functions
How is species concept defined in modern taxonomy?
Organisms that can interbreed and produce viable offspring
What characterizes subspecies in taxonomy?
Populations separated by geographic barriers but can interbreed
Which of the following best describes convergent evolution?
Evolutionary adaptation leading to similar structures
What is the purpose of higher taxa in classification?
To include organisms sharing common characteristics and ancestry
Test your knowledge on the naming and describing of organisms, understanding taxons, and the importance of classification in biology. Explore the history of classification schemes and the hierarchical systems used to arrange life forms based on degree of similarity.
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