Taxonomy Flashcards
What is taxonomy?
Taxonomy is the science of classification of organisms.
True or False: Taxonomy only deals with living organisms.
False
What are the main ranks in the taxonomic hierarchy?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name of an organism consists of its _____ and _____.
Genus, Species
Which taxonomic rank is the broadest?
Domain
What classification system is commonly used in taxonomy?
Linnaean system
True or False: The species is the most specific rank in taxonomy.
True
What is binomial nomenclature?
A system of naming organisms using two terms, the genus and species.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a domain? A) Mammalia B) Eukarya C) Canis D) Plantae
B) Eukarya
What does the term ‘phylogeny’ refer to?
The evolutionary history and relationships among species.
Fill in the blank: Organisms in the same _____ share a more recent common ancestor than those in the same _____ .
Genus, Family
True or False: Taxonomy is static and does not change over time.
False
What is the purpose of a taxonomic key?
To identify organisms based on their characteristics.
Which taxonomic rank comes after ‘Order’?
Family
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a kingdom? A) Animalia B) Plantae C) Bacteria D) Fungi
C) Bacteria
What is the significance of the type specimen in taxonomy?
It serves as the reference point for the description of a species.
True or False: All organisms can be classified into one of the three domains.
True
What is cladistics?
A method of classification based on common ancestry.
Fill in the blank: Taxonomy helps in _____ the diversity of life on Earth.
Understanding
What is the role of the International Code of Nomenclature?
To provide rules for naming organisms.
Which of the following ranks is more specific: Family or Genus?
Genus
True or False: The classification of organisms is solely based on their physical characteristics.
False
What are prokaryotes?
Organisms without a membrane-bound nucleus.
What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms.
