Taxonomy and Classification

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What is Taxonomy?

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

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What are the main levels of classification in taxonomy?

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The main levels of classification are: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is a Scientific Name?

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A scientific name is a unique name given to an organism, consisting of its genus and species.

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What is Binomial Nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a system for naming organisms using two terms: the genus name and the species name.

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What is the difference between a Common Name and a Scientific Name?

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A common name is the name used by the general public, while a scientific name is used by scientists and is standardized.

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What Kingdom do mushrooms belong to?

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Mushrooms belong to the Kingdom Fungi.

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Which animal is least closely related to the Gray Wolf: Coyote, Aardwolf, or Gray Wolf?

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The Aardwolf is the least closely related to the Gray Wolf.

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What is the correct order of classification levels?

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The correct order is: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What are the two taxa included in binomial nomenclature?

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The two taxa are Genus and Species.

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What is the role of Taxonomy in biology?

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Taxonomy helps scientists organize and categorize living organisms, making it easier to study and understand biodiversity.