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What is the primary purpose of taxonomy?

To create new species
To study the behavior of animals
To identify, name, and classify organisms (correct)
To preserve extinct species

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by taxonomists?

Artificial intelligence (correct)
Field studies
Taxonomic keys
Manuals and monographs

In the binomial naming system, how many parts does each organism's name have?

Four
Two (correct)
One
Three

What do taxonomic keys help with?

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Taxonomic specimens are preserved for use in what types of places?

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What is Taxonomy?

The study of how to categorize living things, including naming and classifying them.

What is a Binomial Name?

A two-part name given to each organism, using Latin words. The first part is the genus, the second is the species.

What is the Taxonomic Hierarchy?

A hierarchical system used to classify organisms based on shared characteristics. It includes categories like kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

What is a Herbarium?

Collections of preserved plant specimens, usually dried and mounted for study.

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What are Taxonomic Keys?

Tools used to identify organisms based on their characteristics, like branching diagrams with questions.