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Ichthyology test 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why are some scientific names followed by a person's name? Why is the name sometimes in parentheses?

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2.

Provide an example of a fish with a fusiform. What tail shape will it normally have and why?

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3.

The (a)   are said to be the ancestors of all tetrapods.

4.

Who was Carl Linnaeus?

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5.

How may Barcoding be used in taxonomy?

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6.

What is the difference between post-zygotic and Pre-zygotic isolation mechanims?

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7.

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What are some tools that are currently used in Taxonomy?

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8.

Which of these is a fish?

a)

Starfish

b)

crayfish

c)

seahorse

d)

shelfish

9.

How do you describe mouth of a fish that is located in the centre of the head? Not low or high and not below?

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10.

In terms of the ICZN, what does the rule of legitimacy state?

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