Exploring the Hierarchical Taxonomic Classification of Biodiversity

What are the three types of biodiversity?

• Genetic, Habitat, Ecosystem

• Species, Genetic, Ecosystem

• Species, Habitat, Ecosystem

• Species, Genetic, Habitat

What does taxonomy literally mean?

• Study of life

• Classification of plants

• Arrangement law

• Naming of species

Who is considered the father of taxonomy?

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

Which domain do methanogens belong to?

• Archaea

• Eukarya

• Protista

• Bacteria

What is the main characteristic of organisms in the kingdom Protista?

• They come from unrelated ancestors

• They are all microscopic

• They are all multicellular

• They are all photosynthetic

What is the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms?

• Gymnosperms are non-flowering plants, angiosperms are flowering plants

• Gymnosperms have transport systems, angiosperms do not

• Gymnosperms are flowering plants, angiosperms are not

• Gymnosperms are vascular plants, angiosperms are non-vascular plants

Which of the following is an example of a non-vascular plant?

• Ferns

• Flowering plants

• Mosses

• Conifers

What is a characteristic feature of arthropods?

• They are all microscopic

• They are all aquatic

• They have a backbone

• They have jointed legs

Which group of animals is known for having a pouch to carry their young?

• Placental mammals

• Monotremes

• Reptiles

• Marsupials

Which of the following is a characteristic of amphibians?

• They can live both in water and on land

• They have scales for protection

• They lay eggs with shells

• They are warm-blooded