Taxonomy of Living Organisms - Systematics and Taxonomy Definitions
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What is the term 'Systematics' derived from?

  • The Latin word 'systema' meaning organized whole (correct)
  • The Greek word 'taxis' meaning arrangement
  • The Latin word 'diversitas' meaning diversity
  • The Greek word 'bios' meaning life

    • According to Simpson (1961), what does Systematics study?

  • The geographical distribution of organisms
  • The diversity of organisms and their biological interactions (correct)
  • The physical characteristics of organisms
  • The genetic makeup of organisms

    • What does the term 'Taxonomy' refer to?

  • The theory and practice of classifying organisms (correct)
  • The investigation of organismal behavior
  • The study of ecological systems
  • The analysis of genetic variation in organisms

    • Why is Taxonomy important?

    <p>It places organisms into groups based on shared characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first person to propose an orderly system for classifying organisms?

    <p>Carolus Linnaeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Binomial System of Naming Plants?

    <p>To assign a unique scientific name to each plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of plant classification, what characteristic distinguishes Angiospermae (angiosperms) from Gymnospermae (gymnosperms)?

    <p>The presence of flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of names of plant orders ending in 'ales' (e.g. Rosales)?

    <p>It signifies the evolutionary relationship among plant families in that order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of dividing plants into different families?

    <p>To group together plants with similar flower structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Genus part of a plant name from the species part?

    <p>The Genus part is written with a capital letter, while the species part is written in lower case</p> Signup and view all the answers

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