- 1. Taxonomy is the science of classifying and organizing living organisms based on shared characteristics. It involves identifying and naming species, grouping them into categories, and establishing relationships between different organisms. Taxonomy helps scientists understand the diversity of life on Earth and how species are related to each other. By studying taxonomy, researchers can uncover evolutionary histories, track changes in populations, and assess biodiversity. This field of study is essential for biological research, conservation efforts, and understanding the complex web of life that exists on our planet.
Which scientist is known as the 'father of taxonomy'?
A) Gregor Mendel
B) Louis Pasteur
C) Charles Darwin
D) Carl Linnaeus
- 2. What is the science of classifying living organisms called?
A) Botany
B) Zoology
C) Taxonomy
D) Ecology
- 3. Which taxonomic rank is higher than family and lower than phylum?
A) Species
B) Class
C) Order
D) Genus
- 4. What is the branch of taxonomy that deals with naming and classifying plants called?
A) Zoology
B) Botany
C) Herpetology
D) Entomology
- 5. What is a phylogenetic tree used to show in taxonomy?
A) Evolutionary relationships
B) Environmental factors
C) Climatic conditions
D) Geographical distribution
- 6. An organism's scientific name consists of which two taxonomic levels?
A) Phylum and kingdom
B) Family and order
C) Class and phylum
D) Genus and species
- 7. What is the term for grouping species based on common ancestry?
A) Morphology
B) Cladistics
C) Ecology
D) Classification
- 8. Which taxonomic domain includes organisms with prokaryotic cells?
A) Bacteria
B) Archaea
C) Eukarya
D) Fungi
- 9. Which classification level has the most specific characteristics to define a group of organisms?
A) Family
B) Class
C) Species
D) Genus
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