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What is taxonomy?
The scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics
What is a taxon?
A group of biological organisms
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
What did Carl Linnaeus develop for naming organisms?
Binomial nomenclature
Test your knowledge of biological classification with this quiz on taxonomy. Explore the principles of naming, defining, and classifying organisms based on shared characteristics. Learn about taxonomic ranks and taxonomic groups.
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