Genus

Genus

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial explains the concept of genus as part of the seven major categories used in biological classification. It details how living organisms are classified into Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The tutorial uses horses as an example to illustrate classification and discusses the characteristics of different genera like Canus, Aloe, and Equus. It emphasizes that biological classification is an evolving field with ongoing discoveries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of biological classification?

To separate plants from animals

To name all living organisms

To understand the similarities and differences among organisms

To create a hierarchy of living organisms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Canus genus?

Lion

Coyote

Domestic dog

Wolf

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Latin term 'Canus' mean?

Bird

Cat

Dog

Horse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which characteristic is NOT associated with members of the genus Equus?

Single toe protected by a hoof

Multiple toes

Herbivorous diet

Long heads and necks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the categories of living things change over time?

Because scientists want to simplify the classification

Because biologists make new discoveries

Because animals evolve rapidly

Because plants grow in different environments

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