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 is the highest taxonomic rank?

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The highest taxonomic rank is 'Domain', which classifies life into three main groups: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

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What taxonomic rank comes after Domain?

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The taxonomic rank that comes after Domain is 'Kingdom'.

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What is a Species in taxonomy?

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A Species is the most specific taxonomic rank, representing a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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What is the difference between Genus and Species?

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Genus is a higher taxonomic rank that groups together species that are closely related, while Species is the most specific rank that identifies individual organisms.

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What taxonomic rank contains the most variety of organisms?

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The taxonomic rank that contains the most variety of organisms is 'Kingdom'.

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Which taxonomic rank is more specific: Family or Order?

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Family is more specific than Order.

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What is the purpose of Taxonomy?

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The purpose of Taxonomy is to organize and categorize living organisms to understand their relationships and evolutionary history.

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What is a Phylum in taxonomy?

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A Phylum is a taxonomic rank that groups together organisms based on major body plans and structural features.

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How are organisms classified in Taxonomy?

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Organisms are classified in Taxonomy based on shared characteristics, genetic similarities, and evolutionary relationships.