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Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Gregor Mendel
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
What is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
What is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
- Ecology
- Taxonomy (correct)
- Physiology
- Genetics
What is the principal rank in modern taxonomy used in place of phylum in botany?
What is the principal rank in modern taxonomy used in place of phylum in botany?
- Class
- Division (correct)
- Order
- Kingdom
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are grouped in taxonomy?
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are grouped in taxonomy?
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What is the intended purpose of modern biological classification according to the text?
What is the intended purpose of modern biological classification according to the text?
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