Taxonomy and Classification Quiz
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Which term is used to describe the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?

  • Classification
  • Taxonomy (correct)
  • Systematics
  • Phylogeny
  • What is the singular form of the word 'taxa'?

  • Taxo
  • Taxum
  • Taxons
  • Taxon (correct)
  • Which scientist is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy and developed the ranked system known as Linnaean taxonomy?

  • Gregor Mendel
  • Carl Linnaeus (correct)
  • Alfred Russel Wallace
  • Charles Darwin
  • What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?

    <p>Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature in taxonomy?

    <p>To name organisms using a two-part scientific name</p> Signup and view all the answers

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