Taxonomy and phylogeny

Refer to the fossil shown in the image. Based on the information provided, is this fossil a dinosaur, a bird, or both?

• Dinosaur

• Bird

• Both

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What is the science of naming and categorizing biological diversity called?

• Taxonomy

• Ecology

• Genetics

• Physiology

Taxonomy is now part of which broader science that studies diversity and its relationships?

• Systematics

• Genetics

• Ecology

• Physiology

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Historically, there have always been only a few systems for taxonomy, and there is no discourse today.

• True

• False

Which system do we use today for taxonomy?

• Linnaean system

• Dewey Decimal System

• Morse Code

• Periodic Table

Who was Carolus Linnaeus?

• Swedish botanist

• French chemist

• German physicist

• Italian mathematician

What is the most notable work of Carolus Linnaeus?

• Systema Naturae

• Origin of Species

• Principia Mathematica

• De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium

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Around 1775, only about 300 genera were described according to the historical fact mentioned.

• True

• False

What is the singular form of 'taxa' as mentioned in the information?

• taxon

• taxas

• taxae

• taxum

Fill in the blank: The highest rank in the biological classification system is _______.

• Domain

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Class