5 Questions
What is the principal rank used in modern taxonomy?
Class
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 called?
Taxonomy
What is the singular form of 'taxa'?
Taxon
What did Carl Linnaeus develop for naming organisms?
Binomial nomenclature
Test your knowledge of biological classification with this taxonomy quiz! Explore the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying organisms based on shared characteristics. Learn about taxa and taxonomic ranks while challenging your understanding of biological diversity.
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