18.1 The Linnaean System Quiz

The correct order for the levels of Linnaeus's classification system, from general to specific, is

• kingdom, species, class order, family, genus, phylum.

• kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

• phylum, kingdom, family, class, order, genus, species.

• species, genus, kingdom, family, order, class, phylum.

Which of the following is correctly written in the binomial nomenclature system?

• Canis lupus

• Red wolf

• Ailurus Fulgens

• kingdom

Which of the following taxa would generally contain the most members?

• order

• species

• phylum

• class

Which phrase best describes the Linnaean classification system?

• Each genus contains one species.

• The taxa are interchangeable.

• There is only one kingdom.

• Each level includes the more specific levels below.

One limitation of the Linnaean classification system is that it

• allows scientists to discuss organisms.

• is based on physical characteristics alone.

• organizes organisms into groups.

• does not use organisms' common names.