Understanding Scientific Classification in Biology
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Panthera and Felis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for categorizing species into families?

    <p>Families are characterized on the basis of both vegetative and reproductive features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the basis for identifying orders and other higher taxonomic categories?

    <p>The aggregates of characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which order are the plant families Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae included?

    <p>Polymoniales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What taxonomic category includes related orders, such as Primates and Carnivora?

    <p>Class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animal families is NOT included in the order Carnivora?

    <p>Ursidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the highest taxonomic category mentioned in the text?

    <p>Phylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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