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Classification&Dichotomous Key
Classification&Dichotomous Key
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What is a dichotomous key?
A tool that determines the identity of items
Two opposite characteristics are compared
Science of classification
Grouping things together by similarities
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What is the scientific name of a cat?
Selachimorpha
Felis catus
Meleagris
Canis lupus familiaris
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Who was the first to classify organisms?
Aristotle
Carolus Linnaeus
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Is the genus name capitalized?
I don't know
No
Only sometimes
Yes
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Why are common names bad to use when classifying things?
Having more than 1 common name
Hard to pronounce
No one cares
Misleading
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What are the three out seven of the taxonomic categories?
Order,Family,Genus
Kingdom, phylom,class
Family,Kingdom,Class
Phylom,Order,Species
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Is the species name capitalized?
False
True
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What is the definition of taxonomy?
Grouping object based on similarities
Two opposite characteristics are compared
None of the above
Science of classification(grouping things)
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What is Linnaeus's two word naming system?
Binomial Nomenclature
Genus and Scientific name
Genus and Specific epithet
Common name and Species name
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What was Linnaeus's kingdoms called?
Plants and bacteria
Animal and protozoa
Bacteria and protozoa
Plant and animals
