Classification

Which of the following is correctly written in the binomial nomenclature system?

• Red wolf

• Canis lupus

• Ailurus Fulgens

• Kingdom

Which of the following taxa contains the most members?

• order

• species

• phylum

• class

Which phrase best describes the Linnaean classification system?

• The taxa are interchangeable

• There is only one kingdom

• Each level includes the more specific levels below.

• Each genus contains one species.

One limitation of the Linnaean classification system is that it

• organizes organisms into groups.

• allows scientists to discuss organisms.

• does not use organisms’ common names.

• is based on physical characteristics alone.

The embryos of both mammals and reptiles are protected by amniotic fluid. What is this type of trait called?

• derived character

• molecular evidence

• cladogram

• outgroup

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Cladistics is a classification system based on

• nomenclature

• common ancestry

• dichotomous keys

• physical characteristics

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In a cladogram, what represents the most recent common ancestor shared by a clade?

• the overlapping of one clade upon another

• the longest branch

• the node where branches meet

• a mark by the clades derived character

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Which of the following would be considered the strongest evidence that two species are related to one another?

• same extinction pattern

• similar genes

• shared taxon

• common structures

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In the blank cladogram in Figure 17.1, what type of information would go on the lines labeled A?

• derived characters

• common ancestors

• outcroppings

• clades

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In the cladogram, what type of information would go in

the area labeled B (hash lines)?

• derived characters

• outcroppings

• common ancestors

• clades

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