Taxonomy TEK 8ABC

The science of classifying and naming organisms is called:

• biology
• taxonomy
• grouping
• scientific names

What is the importance of have a standardized system of classifying organisms at the international level?

• Latin names must be used to preserve the language

• In order to avoid confusion with the identification of organisms.

• organisms must understand what side of the river they belong to

• Because Darwin established the system.

Puma concolor is a large feline that is known by many names: Mt. Lion, Puma, Panther, Cougar. Why is it important to have a standardized classification system?

• Every scientist will use the same name all over the world.

• Every region deserves its feline name

• Scientists can take ownership for the discovered species

• Species can be differentiated by the scientist who discovered them.

The scientific benefits from having a standardized taxonomic naming system benefits the whole world because

• Scientists can better understand predator-prey relationships

• Scientists can better understand how removing a taxa from the levels can affect the ecosystems.

• Have a system that favors classifying fossils at the correct geologic level.

• have a system that allows classification of organisms in with a universal naming system.

Although these organisms belong to the same "class", they are classified as different

• Domain

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• species

Based on this cladogram, which statement best describes these orgranisms

• Reptiles are more closely related primates than amphibians

• Birds are more closely related to fish than primates

• Rodents are more closely related to primates than birds

• Fish are more closely related to reptiles than amphibians

Which tree does the unknown leaf come from

• Ungnadia speciosa

• Sophora secundiflora

• Salix nigra

• Quercus laceyi

When visiting a national park, a student observes some life forms living in a boiling salty water environment. Which kingdom do these organisms belong to?

• Archaea

• Plantae

• Protista

• Mamalia

Feathers, lays eggs, dorsal chord. Which kingdom?

• Archaea

• Aves

• Protista

• Animalia

microscopic, can be unicellular. Which one of these is NOT a possible kingdom?

• Archaea

• Eubacteria

• Protista

• Plantae