Taxonomy and Taxonomic Categories Quiz

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What is the term used to describe a rank or category in the taxonomic hierarchy?

  • Phylum
  • Taxon (correct)
  • Division
  • Genus

Which term describes groups of organisms sharing common features and can be classified?

  • Kingdom
  • Family
  • Taxon (correct)
  • Species

What is the term that collectively refers to all taxonomic ranks or categories?

  • Common categories
  • Taxonomic hierarchy (correct)
  • Morphological aggregates
  • Biological entities

What is the lowest category in the taxonomic hierarchy shared by all organisms?

<p>Species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are taxonomic groups considered distinct biological entities and not just morphological aggregates?

<p>Due to their common features (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic requirement for placing an organism in various taxonomic categories?

<p>Knowledge of characters of the organism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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