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What is the scientific name for human beings?
What is the scientific name for human beings?
- Sapien humanis
- Sapiens hominis
- Homo sapiens (correct)
- Homosapien
Which of the following statements about genus is correct?
Which of the following statements about genus is correct?
- Species within a genus have fewer characters in common than species of other genera.
- A genus comprises a group of unrelated species.
- A genus is an aggregate of closely related species. (correct)
- A genus is characterized only by reproductive features of plant species.
Which of the following plant genera belong to the family Solanaceae?
Which of the following plant genera belong to the family Solanaceae?
- Solanum, Felis, Datura
- Solanum, Petunia, Datura (correct)
- Solanum, Petunia, Felis
- Panthera, Petunia, Datura
Which of the following animal genera are placed in the family Felidae?
Which of the following animal genera are placed in the family Felidae?
What is the basis for categorizing species into families?
What is the basis for categorizing species into families?
Which of the following is the basis for identifying orders and other higher taxonomic categories?
Which of the following is the basis for identifying orders and other higher taxonomic categories?
In which order are the plant families Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae included?
In which order are the plant families Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae included?
What taxonomic category includes related orders, such as Primates and Carnivora?
What taxonomic category includes related orders, such as Primates and Carnivora?
Which of the following animal families is NOT included in the order Carnivora?
Which of the following animal families is NOT included in the order Carnivora?
Which of the following is the highest taxonomic category mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is the highest taxonomic category mentioned in the text?