Taxonomy

Question 1

What did Carolus Linneaus develop?

Answer 1

He developed a system of binomial nomenclature.

Question 2

Taxonomy

Answer 2

defined as the study of principles, procedures, rules of scientific classification and the naming of organisms

Question 3

Linnean system of Nomeclature:

Answer 3

application of distinctive names to each groups of organisms

Question 4

Classification:

Answer 4

defined as ordering of living organisms into groups on the basis of associations by continguity, similarity, or both

Question 5

2 Ways of Biological Classification:

Answer 5

1.)Defining and describing organisms
2.)Arranging organisms into a logical classification scheme

Question 6

Systematics:

Answer 6

scientific study of the kinds of organisms, their diversity, and their evolutionary relationships

Question 7

Cladistics / Phylogenetic Systemics:

Answer 7

a system of arranging taxa by analysis of primitive and derived characteristics so their arrangement will reflect phylogenetic relationships