Taxonomy

Question 1

Who created taxonomy?

Answer 1

Carl Linnaeus

Question 2

What are the eight taxon levels in order

Answer 2

Domain kingdom phylum class order family genus species

Question 3

What is binomial nomenclature

Answer 3

First word genus second word species

Ex humans are Homo sapiens

Question 4

What is a dichotomous key

Answer 4

Identification tool used by scientists to identify unfamiliar organisms consists of two part choices that lead to correct identification

Question 5

What is a phylogenetic tree

Answer 5

Shows evolutionary relationships

Nodes are crossing points that indicate closest evolutionary species

Question 6

What is the Morphological species concept

Answer 6

Focuses on morphology (structure or form) of organisms

Question 7

What is the biological species concept

Answer 7

Focuses on similar characteristics and the ability to interbreed in nature and produce viable offspring
Ex breeds of dogs

Question 8

What is phylogenetic species concept

Answer 8

Focuses on evolutionary relationships between organisms