Binomial Nomenclature

The scientific name for water bear is Hypsibius dujardini.  What is its genus?

• Hypsibius 

• dujardini

• water 
• tardigrade

In a properly written scientific name, which word should begin with a lowercase letter?

• species
• genus
• family

• domain

In a properly written scientific name, which word is capitalized?

• species
• genus
• family

• domain

The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

• class and family name
• genus and species name
• domain and kingdom name
• kingdom and phylum name

Which is the most specific classification level?

• Domain
• Kingdom
• Genus 
• Species

Term given to describe the 2 name naming system is:

• dichotmous key
• binomial nomenclature
• 2 scientific names
• binomial key

How should scientific names be written? (Select all that apply.)

• The genus name should be capitalized.

• The species name should be in bold.

• Greek or Latin should be used.

• The name should be italicized.

Which of the following scientific names is correctly-written?

• German Shepherd

• tyrannosaurus Rex

• Ursus maritimus

• Florida panther

Common names can be confusing or misleading. Therefore, scientists

• give scientific names.

• take pictures of each organism.

• keep a database of common names around the world.

• speak and read Latin fluently.

Which of the following did Carolus Linnaeus contribute to modern taxonomy (classification)?

• He was the first to use DNA to classify organisms.

• He discovered the characteristics of living things.

• He used binomial nomenclature to name organisms.

• He identified the three domains.