Taxonomy

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What is the main purpose of taxonomy?

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To classify and organize living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is a common name in taxonomy?

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A common name is the everyday name used to refer to a species, which may vary by region and language.

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What is a scientific name?

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A scientific name is a formal name given to a species, following the rules of binomial nomenclature.

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What does binomial nomenclature refer to?

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The system of naming organisms using two terms: the genus name and the species name.

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Why is binomial nomenclature important?

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It provides a standardized way to name organisms, reducing confusion across different languages and regions.

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What is a taxon?

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A taxon is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms that form a unit.

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What are the main ranks in the Linnaean classification system?

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

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Which taxonomic rank indicates the closest relationship between organisms?

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Genus.

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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A genus is a group of related species, while a species is the most specific level of classification, representing individuals that can interbreed.

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What is the significance of the Kingdom level in taxonomy?

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It is one of the highest taxonomic ranks, grouping together all forms of life that share fundamental traits.