Taxonomy 8A

Why do we use scientific names?

• Because we like to sound smart.
• Because they are recognized world wide.
• Because organisms only have one common name and it makes it easier.
• What? What are scientific names?

What is taxonomy?

• income tax

• abiotic/biotic

• a branch of evolution

• the science of naming, classifying organisms

Scientists around the world use a standardized taxonomic system. Why would scientists want to use a taxonomic system that is standardized?

• In order to avoid confusion with the identification of organisms

• Because Linnaeus established the system

• So that Latin names can be applied for a practical purpose

• In order to place organisms in different groups

Choose the correct way to write the scientific name for humans:

• homo sapiens
• Homosapiens
• Homo sapiens
• Homo Sapiens

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The common name of Felis domesticus is:

• Cat
• Dog
• Pig
• Cow

What is the proper way to write the scientific name of an organism?

• genus species
• Genus species
• Genus species (italicized)
• genus species (italicized)

An Entomoligist collected several insect specimens from a local meadow. She assigned each specimen a number, and recorded her observations in the dichotomous key in the photo.

What is the specimen number for the insect in the photo?

• Number 145

• Number 256

• Number 232

Correctly identify the kingdom whose member exhibit these traits: most are multicellular, eukaryotic, possess cell walls, do not perform photosynthesis, non-mobile, and representative organisms include mushrooms and molds.

• Kingdom Protista
• Kingdom Fungi 
• Kingdom Plantae

Which organism in the chart is most distantly related from the other organisms?

• A
• B
• C

As shown in the cladogram in the photo, what characteristics do ferns, cone-bearing plants, and flowering plants all have in common? 

• Vascular tissues
• Seed production
  
• Flower production