Taxonomy and Classification
Why we classify life, Linnaeus, taxonomic ranks, binomial naming rules, and the domains and kingdoms.
- Beginner
- 15questions
- 13min
- Topic: Taxonomy
- School · BSc
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Sample Questions
What You'll Be Asked
- What is taxonomy?
- Which 18th-century scientist established the system of giving every species a two-part Latin name?
- In a scientific name such as *Panthera leo*, the first word is the genus and the second word is the specific epithet.
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