Taxonomy and Biological Nomenclature Quiz

What is the plural form of taxon?

• Taxons

• Taxa

• Taxonim

• Taxon

Which of the following is an example of a genus?

• Panthera

• Animalia

• Felis

• Panthera pardus

What is the taxonomic rank that groups similar species?

• Order

• Class

• Genus

• Family

Which taxonomic level is broader than genus?

• Species

• Order

• Family

• Class

What does phylogeny refer to?

• Naming of organisms

• Evolutionary development of a species

• Classification of taxa

• Hierarchy of life forms

What is the largest taxonomic rank?

• Phylum

• Class

• Kingdom

• Domain

What is the first part of a scientific name called?

• Taxon

• Specific epithet

• Genus

• Species

In the binomial naming system, how is the genus name formatted?

• Italicized

• All lowercase

• Uppercase first letter

• All uppercase

What is the common name for Curcuma domestica?

• Garlic

• Turmeric

• Ginger

• Onion

Which of the following is NOT a taxonomic rank?

• Type

• Order

• Species

• Class