6 Questions
What is the term used to describe a rank or category in the taxonomic hierarchy?
Taxon
Which term describes groups of organisms sharing common features and can be classified?
Taxon
What is the term that collectively refers to all taxonomic ranks or categories?
Taxonomic hierarchy
What is the lowest category in the taxonomic hierarchy shared by all organisms?
Species
Why are taxonomic groups considered distinct biological entities and not just morphological aggregates?
Due to their common features
What is the basic requirement for placing an organism in various taxonomic categories?
Knowledge of characters of the organism
Test your knowledge on taxonomy and taxonomic categories by understanding the hierarchy of steps and ranks involved in classification. Learn about taxonomic units like taxa and how they contribute to the taxonomic hierarchy.
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