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What is the symbol that represents the concept of "✖"?
The symbol "✕" represents the concept of addition.
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What is the meaning of the symbol "✓"?
The symbol "✓" represents the concept of "checked" or "selected".
The symbol "✖" is used to represent the concept of _______________________.
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What is the symbol that represents the concept of "checked" or "selected"?
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The symbol "✗" represents the concept of multiplication.
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What is the meaning of the symbol "✢"?
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Match the symbols with their corresponding meanings:
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The symbol "✗" is used to represent the concept of _______________________.
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Study Notes
Taxonomy and Classification of Living Organisms
- Living organisms can be categorized into different groups based on their similarities and differences
- Taxonomic classification is a system of organizing and naming organisms based on their physical characteristics
- Organisms are identified and assigned a scientific name consisting of two words as per the binomial system of nomenclature
- Each organism occupies a position or place in the taxonomic hierarchy, which includes various taxonomic categories or taxa
- The major taxonomic categories, in descending order, are: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
- Taxonomists have developed various aids to facilitate identification, naming, and classification of organisms
- These studies are carried out on actual specimens collected from the field and preserved as references in herbariums, museums, and botanical/zoological gardens
- Specialized techniques are required for collection and preservation of specimens in herbariums and museums
- Live specimens of plants and animals are also found in botanical gardens and zoological parks for taxonomic studies
Taxonomic Hierarchy
- Organisms are grouped into taxa (singular: taxon) based on similarities and distinct differences
- Taxa at higher levels (e.g. orders, families) have fewer shared characteristics compared to taxa at lower levels (e.g. genera, species)
- For example, the plant family Solanaceae includes three different genera: Solanum, Petunia, and Nicotiana
- Similarly, the animal order Carnivora includes families like Felidae (cats) and Canidae (dogs) which share some features but also have distinct differences
Purpose of Taxonomy
- Taxonomy facilitates identification, naming, and classification of the vast diversity of living organisms
- It is useful in agriculture, forestry, industry, and for understanding our biological resources and their diversity
- The basic principles of taxonomy like identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms are universally evolved under international codes
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