Taxonomy Quiz

What is the definition of "Animalia?"

• Multicellular organisms that do not produce their own food.

• Single celled organisms that do not produce their own food.

• A phylum that is known for its stinging cells.

• A band that released the hit song, "I've Got a Spine and I'm Not Afraid To Use It" in 1999.

Answer explanation

Every species that belongs to animalia has multiple cells and does not produce their own food. This is the basis of how we developed a food chain on planet Earth; all animals must consume other organisms, plant or animal, to survive.

What animals belong to the family Canidae?

• All Canadian animals.

• Dogs, coyotes, and wolves.

• Animals with serrated "can-opener" teeth.

• Hyenas, weasels, skunks, and raccoons.

What is the definition of Felidae?

• A family of mammals in the order Carnivora generally referred to as cats.

• A felony that happens during the daytime.

• A family of mammals in the order Carnivora generally referred to as dogs.

• A kind of fungus that appears to grow two small, pointed "ears".

Which of these belongs to the family of Fungi?

• Guys who are really fun.

• Portobello mushrooms.

• Algae.

• Bacteria.

Which of these groups contains members that all belong to the family Mammalia?

• Whales, humans, cats, frogs, and squirrels.

• Raccoons, possums, bears, rats, and birds.

• Jellyfish, sharks, kelp, sea sponges, and starfish.

• Kangaroos, pandas, orangutans, mule deer, and wolves.

Mollusca refers to (a)  

Chordata means (a)  

Arthropods have an ____ and ______

(a)  

Aves refers to (a)  

The family Reptilia includes

• Turtles

• Chickens

• Clownfish

• Isopods