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Which taxonomic rank is below class and above order?
Which taxonomic rank is below class and above order?
- Species
- Phylum
- Family (correct)
- Genus
What is the primary purpose of animal classification?
What is the primary purpose of animal classification?
- To determine the geographic distribution of animals
- To organize and categorize different species based on their characteristics (correct)
- To analyze the genetic makeup of animals
- To study the behavior of animals in the wild
What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature in animal classification?
What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature in animal classification?
- To classify animals based on their habitat preferences
- To identify the migratory patterns of animals
- To determine the dietary habits of different animal species
- To give each species a unique, universally accepted name (correct)
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Study Notes
Taxonomic Ranks
- The taxonomic rank below class and above order is order.
Purpose of Animal Classification
- The primary purpose of animal classification is to group living organisms into categories based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
Binomial Nomenclature
- The primary purpose of binomial nomenclature in animal classification is to provide a unique and universal two-part name for each species, consisting of a genus and species epithet.
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