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What is the main purpose of taxonomy?
What is the main purpose of taxonomy?
- To arrange life forms into a workable classification scheme (correct)
- To confuse researchers
- To hide information about species
- To eliminate species from classification
What is a taxon?
What is a taxon?
- A group of organisms (correct)
- A type of habitat
- An extinct species
- A disease that affects plants
Who is considered the Father of Modern Taxonomic Classification?
Who is considered the Father of Modern Taxonomic Classification?
- Carl Ingemarsson
- Charles Darwin
- Carolus Linnaeus (correct)
- Carl Sagan
Which of the following statements about Linnaean Taxonomy is true?
Which of the following statements about Linnaean Taxonomy is true?
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In which century did modern classification by Carolus Linnaeus start?
In which century did modern classification by Carolus Linnaeus start?
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What distinguishes binomial nomenclature used in Linnaean Taxonomy?
What distinguishes binomial nomenclature used in Linnaean Taxonomy?
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What is the correct order of the Linnaean classification hierarchy?
What is the correct order of the Linnaean classification hierarchy?
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What does the term 'homology' refer to in taxonomy?
What does the term 'homology' refer to in taxonomy?
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How is species concept defined in modern taxonomy?
How is species concept defined in modern taxonomy?
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What characterizes subspecies in taxonomy?
What characterizes subspecies in taxonomy?
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Which of the following best describes convergent evolution?
Which of the following best describes convergent evolution?
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What is the purpose of higher taxa in classification?
What is the purpose of higher taxa in classification?
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