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What is taxonomy?
What is taxonomy?
- The study of chemical compounds in living organisms
- The scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics (correct)
- The study of the Earth's geological history
- The study of animal behavior in their natural habitat
What is a taxon?
What is a taxon?
- A type of plant species
- A group of biological organisms (correct)
- A type of animal species
- A specific genus of organisms
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Alfred Russel Wallace
- Gregor Mendel
- Charles Darwin
What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?
What are the principal ranks in modern taxonomy?
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What did Carl Linnaeus develop for naming organisms?
What did Carl Linnaeus develop for naming organisms?
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