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Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
What is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
Taxonomy
What is the principal rank in modern taxonomy used in place of phylum in botany?
Division
What is the term for the groups into which organisms are grouped in taxonomy?
Taxon
What is the intended purpose of modern biological classification according to the text?
Reflect the evolutionary relationships among organisms
Test your knowledge of the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics. This quiz covers taxonomic ranks and hierarchy.
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