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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?
What is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms called?
What is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms called?
What is the singular form of the word 'taxa'?
What is the singular form of the word 'taxa'?
Which of the following is a taxonomic rank in biology?
Which of the following is a taxonomic rank in biology?
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What term is used to describe the method of naming organisms in taxonomy?
What term is used to describe the method of naming organisms in taxonomy?
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Study Notes
Taxonomy Fundamentals
- Carolus Linnaeus is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy.
Taxonomy Definition
- The scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms is called taxonomy.
Taxa Terminology
- The singular form of the word 'taxa' is taxon.
Taxonomic Ranks
- The following are taxonomic ranks in biology: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Binomial Nomenclature
- The method of naming organisms in taxonomy is called binomial nomenclature.
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Test your knowledge of taxonomy in biology with this quiz. Explore the science of naming, defining, and classifying organisms based on shared characteristics.
