Taxonomy & Scientific Names Review

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What is taxonomy?

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The study of classifying and describing organisms.

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What phylum does a dolphin belong to?

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Chordata.

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Which is the correct way to write an organism's scientific name?

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Ailuropoda melanoleuca.

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What are animals that must eat other organisms for food classified as?

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Heterotrophs.

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A pine tree is a member of which kingdom?

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Plantae (Plant).

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What is the definition of a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms.

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What is the definition of an autotroph?

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An organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is the scientific name for the giant panda?

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Ailuropoda melanoleuca.

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What is the main purpose of taxonomy?

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To organize and classify living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is the highest taxonomic rank?

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Domain.