Zoology 2

Why was it necessary for primitive cultures to know their surroundings?

• For entertainment purposes

• To communicate with other cultures

• For survival

• To find their way back home

What was the role of naturalists when men began to explore new lands?

• To navigate the ships

• To cook for the crew

• To collect and catalog plants and animals

• To trade with local people

What is taxonomy?

• The study of human evolution

• The science of naming and grouping species

• The science of plant life

• The study of animal behavior

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Taxonomy'?

• Aristotle

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

What language did Linnaeus use for the names of taxa?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• English

What is the smallest and most specific taxon according to Linnaeus' system?

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Species

• Family

What does binomial nomenclature use to name species?

• Common names

• The names of discoverers

• Latin or Ancient Greek words

• Numerical codes

How should the genus name be written in a scientific name?

• Capitalized and in italics or underlined

• In lowercase and italics

• In uppercase and underlined

• In lowercase and underlined

What is the main problem with using common names for species?

• They are always in Latin

• They are too long

• They can lead to confusion about the animal's relationships

• They are too difficult to remember

What did Aristotle use to classify organisms?

• Their structural similarities

• Their colors

• Their DNA

• Their habitats