Taxonomy

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What is the definition of taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the study of classifying living things.

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Which kingdom includes autotrophs that can perform photosynthesis?

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Plantae.

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What is the scientific name for a domestic cat?

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Felis catus.

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How many known species are there?

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Approximately 2 million.

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Who is considered the father of taxonomy?

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Carl Linnaeus.

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What are the main categories of the taxonomic hierarchy?

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is the purpose of a scientific name?

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To provide a unique and universally accepted name for each species.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, while heterotrophs obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-part naming system for species, consisting of the genus name and the species identifier.

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What role do taxonomists play in biology?

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Taxonomists classify and name organisms, helping to organize biological diversity.