6L15.1 Biological Classification

What is the binomial name of the drone fly mentioned in the video?

• Panthera onca

• Apis mellifera

• Eristalis tenax

• Musca domestica

Who developed the system of categorizing the natural world based on shared characteristics?

• Louis Pasteur

• Charles Darwin

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

What is the primary basis for modern biological classification?

• Behavioral traits

• Geographical location

• Shared physical characteristics

• Evolutionary relatedness

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Which taxonomic rank is directly above 'species'?

• Order

• Phylum

• Family

• Genus

What mnemonic can help remember the general taxonomic ranks?

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How many recognized subspecies of Jaguars are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the Latin binomial name for the Jaguar?

• Panthera leo

• Panthera tigris

• Panthera pardus

• Panthera onca

Why are common names for species sometimes problematic?

• They are difficult to pronounce

• They are not scientifically accurate

• They are too long

• They can differ by region

What is the common name for 'Turdus migratorius' in North America?

• Sparrow

• Robin

• Blue Jay

• Cardinal

What does the Latin binomial name imply about a species?

• Its diet

• Its habitat

• Its evolutionary relationships

• Its behavior

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