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Who is considered the 'Darwin of the 20th century'?
Where was Ernst Mayr born?
What is Ernst Mayr known for?
Which two characteristics are considered 'twin characteristics of growth'?
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Which statement is true regarding growth and reproduction in living organisms?
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Which of the following is a defining feature of living organisms?
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Which taxonomic category is characterized by plant and animal species?
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In the taxonomic category 'Felis genus', how many species are typically included?
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Which of the following is a common characteristic of taxonomic order?
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What is the suffix generally used for the classification of families in plants and animals?
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Which of the following represents a correct order of taxonomic categories from highest to lowest?
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What serves as a quick referral system in taxonomic studies?
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What language are biological names generally in?
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Who provided agreed principles and criteria for plants?
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What is the process of classification called?
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Who is considered the founder of Taxonomy?
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What do biological taxonomic groups represent?
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'Systema' means systematic arrangement of what?
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What is the purpose of a herbarium?
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What is the mnemonic for remembering the taxonomic categories Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species?
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Which of the following is NOT a taxonomic category?
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What does the acronym ICBN stand for in the context of biology?
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What is taxonomy primarily concerned with?
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Why are Latin names often italicized when written?
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What information is indicated on each plant label?
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Where are insects preserved in a museum after collection?
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How are larger animals typically preserved?
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What do zoological parks help us to learn about animals?
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What are keys based on when used for plant identification?
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Study Notes
Taxonomy and Classification
- Properties of tissues arise from the interactions among the molecular components comprising the organelle
- Number of species known and described range between 1.7-1.8 million
- Agreed principles and criteria for plants are provided by ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature)
- Animals are named by ICZN (International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature)
- Founder of Taxonomy is Aristotle
- Carolus Linnaeus gave the concept of Binomial Nomenclature
- Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics
- Specific epithet starts with a small letter
Taxonomic Categories
- The taxonomic groups are distinct biological entities and not merely morphological aggregates
- Taxonomic categories from highest to lowest: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
- Solanum genus includes species like Nigrum, melongena, and tuberosum
- Panthera includes species like Leo, tigris, and pardus
- Family Solanaceae contains genera like Solanum, Petunia, and Datura
- Felidae contains genus Panthera and Felis
Taxonomic Aids
- Herbarium is a storehouse of collected plant specimens that are dried, pressed, and preserved on sheets
- Herbarium serves as a quick referral system in taxonomic studies
- Herbarium sheets carry a label providing information about date and place of collection, English, local, and botanical names, family, collector's name, and other details
- Museums have collections of preserved specimens, including skeletons of animals
The Living World
- Ernst Mayr is known as the "Darwin of the 20th century"
- Increase in mass and number are twin characteristics of growth
- Growth and reproduction are mutually exclusive in some organisms
- Living organisms grow intrinsically
- Reproduction is a defining property of living organisms
- Metabolism is the sum total of all chemical reactions occurring in the body
- Cellular organization is a defining feature of living organisms
- Consciousness is a defining feature of living organisms
Defining Features of Living Organisms
- Metabolism
- Consciousness
- Cellular organization
Biological Species
- Ernst Mayr is known for defining biological species
- A biological species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
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