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Which term is used to describe the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
Which term is used to describe the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics?
- Classification
- Systematics
- Biology
- Taxonomy (correct)
What is the rank used to group organisms into more inclusive groups of higher rank in a taxonomic hierarchy?
What is the rank used to group organisms into more inclusive groups of higher rank in a taxonomic hierarchy?
- Species
- Phylum
- Genus
- Domain (correct)
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
Who is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy?
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
- Alfred Russel Wallace
Which term is sometimes used in botany in place of phylum?
Which term is sometimes used in botany in place of phylum?
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What is the term used to describe the hierarchical system of taxonomy developed by Carl Linnaeus?
What is the term used to describe the hierarchical system of taxonomy developed by Carl Linnaeus?
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