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1
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Scientific term of category

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Taxon

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2
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Binomial nomenclature given by

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Carole us Linnaeus

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3
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Most obvious and technically complicated feature

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Ability to sense the environment

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4
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No. Of species known and described

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1.7-1.8 M

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5
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Basics of modern day taxonomy include

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External and internal structure
Developmental process
Structure of cell
& ecological information

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6
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Processes that are basic to taxonomy

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Characterisation
Identification
Classification
& nomenclature

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7
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Earliest classification were based on?

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Use of organisms

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8
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Systematics is?

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Evolutionary relationships between organisms

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9
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Systematics is derived from Latin word ‘systema’ that means

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Systematic arrangement of organisms

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10
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Unit of classification

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Rank or that is also known as a taxon

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11
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Groups represent category and category further denotes rank
Each rank or category represents a unit of classification
True or false?

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True

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12
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One or more specific epithets in a genus share which similarity

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They are all morphologically similar

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13
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Genus has more characters in common than species

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True

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14
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Families are characterised on the basis of

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Floral and vegetative characters

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15
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Species genus and families are based on number of similar characters

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True

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16
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Order and higher taxonomic categories are identified on basis of aggregate of characters

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True

17
Q

Classification in order is based on

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Floral characters

18
Q

As we go higher from species the no.of common characters

A

Decrease

19
Q

Prime source of taxonomical studies

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Plant and animal specimens

20
Q

Quick referral system in taxonomic studies

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Herbaria

21
Q

What does the label of plants kept in botanical garden hold

A

Plants family and scientific name

22
Q

Index to plant species in a particular area is given by

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Flora

23
Q

Taxonomists also prepare and disseminate information through

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Manuals and monographs

24
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Identification based on characteristics is carried through

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Taxonomic keys