Levels of Classification
Biology ⇒ Biological Classification
Levels of Classification starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A biologist discovers a new organism. To which taxonomic category should the biologist assign it first?
Arrange the following taxonomic categories in ascending order: Class, Species, Family, Genus, Order, Kingdom, Phylum.
Describe the difference between 'division' and 'phylum' in biological classification.
Describe the importance of using scientific names instead of common names in classification.
Describe the relationship between 'family' and 'genus' in the taxonomic hierarchy.
Explain the difference between 'species' and 'genus' in biological classification.
A biologist discovers a new organism. To which taxonomic category should the biologist assign it first?
A newly discovered organism shares 95% of its DNA with members of the genus Canis, but differs significantly in morphology and behavior. Based on the levels of classification, discuss the possible taxonomic implications and what additional evidence would be needed to assign it to a species, genus, or higher category.
Which of the following is NOT a correct pair of taxonomic category and example?
(1) Family - Felidae
(2) Genus - Homo
(3) Order - Mammalia
(4) Species - sapiens
Which of the following is NOT a taxonomic category?
(1) Order
(2) Class
(3) Species
(4) Breed
Which of the following is the broadest taxonomic category?
(1) Family
(2) Kingdom
(3) Genus
(4) Order
Which of the following is the correct binomial nomenclature for humans?
(1) Homo sapiens
(2) sapiens Homo
(3) Homo Sapiens
(4) sapiens homo
Fill in the blank: In the scientific name Homo sapiens, 'Homo' represents the _______.
Fill in the blank: The highest level of classification in the modern system is _______.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name of an organism is composed of its _______ and species.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name of the house cat is Felis _______.
True or False: All members of a genus must be able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
True or False: All organisms within a family must belong to the same order.
True or False: The binomial nomenclature system was developed by Carolus Linnaeus.
True or False: The class Mammalia includes all mammals.
