Taxonomy

In which part of the taxonomic classification triangle are organisms most diverse?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Genus

• Species

In which part of the taxonomic classification triangle are organisms most similar?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Genus

• Species

Which of the following characteristics is NOT one of the seven characteristics required to be present in all living beings?

• Take and use energy

• The ability to maintain homeostasis

• Have a heart

• Composed of one or more cells

Organisms of the same family are more similar than organisms of the same phylum.

• True

• False

Organisms of the same genus are more closely related than organisms of the same family.

• True

• False

Use the table to determine the scientific name of a rattlesnake written in the correct scientific format.

• Crotalus Viridis

• Crotalus Viridis

• Crotalus viridis

• Crotalus viridis

• Viperidae viridis

Use the table to determine the scientific name of a giant panda written in the correct format

• Ursidae ailuropoda

• Ursidae Ailuropoda

• Ursidae Ailuropoda

• Ursidae ailuropoda

• Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Use the table to determine the scientific name of an orangutan written in the correct scientific format.

• Pongo borneo

• Hominidae borneo

• Pongo Borneo

• Pongo borneo

Which scientist developed the basis of the taxonomy we use today?

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Isaac Newton

Use the table to determine the scientific name of an emperor penguin written in the correct scientific format.

• Spheniscidae forsteri

• Aptenodyes forsteri

• Aptenodyes forsteri

• Spheniscidae aptenodyes