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Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
What is the principal rank in modern taxonomy used in place of phylum in botany?
Division
What is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics called?
Taxonomy
Which taxonomic rank is not part of the principal ranks in modern use?
Division
What did Carl Linnaeus develop for naming organisms?
'The Linnaean taxonomy'
Test your knowledge of the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics. Explore the taxonomic hierarchy and learn about the principal ranks used in modern taxonomy.
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