Q3 M10 Systematics Based on Evolutionary Relationships: Taxonomy Flashcards
The following statements are true about taxonomy, EXCEPT_________
A. Taxonomy is divided into 8 different taxa.
B. Hierarchical classification of organisms was first introduced by Carolus
Linnaeus.
C. Taxonomy classifies all living organisms into groups with other similar
organisms.
D. All the given statements above are true to taxonomy.
All the given statements above are true to taxonomy
Which of the following shows the CORRECT sequence of Linnaean
taxonomy from general to specific?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
Binomial nomenclature used Latin words in naming species because_____.
It is a dead language
Binomial nomenclature of organisms is made up of two parts, these are_____.
Genus and the species name, respectively.
Which of the following scientific names is INCORRECTLY written?
A. E. coli C. Canis Familiaris
B. Panthera onca
D. Jasminum sambac
Canis Familiaris (Incorrect capitalization; should be Canis familiaris).
What is the scientific name of modern humans?
Homo sapiens
The following belongs to the taxa kingdom, EXCEPT_____________.
A. Eubacteria C. Plantae
B. Mammalia D. Protista
Mammalia (It is a class, not a kingdom)
Which class or taxa do birds belong to?
A. Amphibia C. Mammalia
B. Aves D. Reptilia
Aves
Which vertebrates can be classified under “fur”?
A. Amphibian C. Mammal
B. Bird D. Reptile
Mammal
Which vertebrate can be classified under “dry skin”?
Reptile
