Exploring the Linnaean System

Who invented the Linnaean classification system?

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

How many levels of classification are there in the Linnaean system?

• Eight

• Twelve

• Five

• Ten

What domain do foxes belong to?

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Protista

Under which kingdom are foxes classified?

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Protista

What is the phylum classification for foxes?

• Chordata

• Cnidaria

• Mollusca

• Arthropoda

Which class do foxes belong to?

• Reptilia

• Aves

• Mammalia

• Amphibia

What order do foxes fall under?

• Rodentia

• Cetacea

• Primates

• Carnivoria

Which family do foxes belong to?

• Mustelidae

• Ursidae

• Felidae

• Canidae

What is the genus name for foxes?

• Vulpes

• Felis

• Lupus

• Canis

What is the scientific name for a fox?

• Vulpes vulpes

• Canis lupus

• Felis catus

• Ursus arctos