Taxonomy

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Scientific name of a rattlesnake in correct format (use table).

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Crotalus viridis

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Use the table to determine the scientific name of a giant panda written in the correct format

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Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Front

Are organisms in the same Order more similar than organisms in the same Species?

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False

Front

Which of these big cats are most closely related to each other?
A. Lions (Panthera leo)
B. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
C. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia)
D. Puma (Puma concolor)

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Lions and Snow leopards

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Are organisms of the same genus more closely related than organisms of the same family?

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True

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the six kingdoms? Animal, Human, Plant, Fungus

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Human

Front

Which scientist developed the basis of the taxonomy we use today?

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Carolus Linnaeus

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In which part of the taxonomic classification triangle are organisms most diverse?

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Kingdom

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In which part of the taxonomic classification triangle are organisms most similar?

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Species

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Which of the following characteristics is NOT one of the seven characteristics required to be present in all living beings?

• Take and use energy
• The ability to maintain homeostasis
• Have a heart
• Composed of one or more cells

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Have a heart