Taxonomy

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What is Taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classification of living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What are the main ranks in the taxonomic hierarchy?

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The main ranks are: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the identification of organisms by answering a series of questions that lead to the correct name.

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What is the scientific name of an organism composed of?

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A scientific name consists of two parts: the Genus name and the species name.

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Which taxonomic rank is the most general?

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The most general taxonomic rank is Kingdom.

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What is the difference between Genus and Species?

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Genus is a group of closely related species, while species is the most specific classification, referring to a single type of organism.

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How do you determine the relationship between two species?

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The relationship can be determined by comparing their taxonomic classifications and genetic similarities.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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The purpose of classification is to organize and categorize living organisms to understand their relationships and characteristics.

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What is an example of a dichotomous key in use?

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An example is using a dichotomous key to identify tree species based on leaf shape and arrangement.

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What is the role of Family in the taxonomic hierarchy?

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Family groups together related genera (plural of genus) that share common characteristics.