Zoology unit 2 review

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What is the scientific classification system?

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A hierarchical system used to categorize and name organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What are the two main components of a scientific name?

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Genus and species.

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Who is known as the father of modern taxonomy?

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Carl Linnaeus.

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What is a taxon?

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

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What is the highest level of classification in the taxonomy system?

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Domain.

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What is the purpose of using scientific names?

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

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What is the difference between genus and species?

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Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific level of classification.

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What is the significance of Aristotle in taxonomy?

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He was the first to classify living organisms and introduced the concepts of genus and species.

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What is the term for the study of classification of living organisms?

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Taxonomy.

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What is the scientific name for the great white shark?

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Carcharodon carcharias.