TAXONOMY

What is the main purpose of taxonomy?

• To name and categorize living things

• To ignore evolutionary relationships

• To create a messy tree of life

• To confuse scientists

What does it mean for a group to be monophyletic?

• It includes all descendants of a common ancestor

• It is a group of unrelated species

• It has no common ancestor

• It is a group that is always changing

Which group is considered paraphyletic?

• Birds

• Amphibians

• Mammals

• Reptiles

What is a major issue currently facing taxonomy?

• Lack of resources and funding

• Too many taxonomists

• Overabundance of species

• Excessive clarity in classification

What is the Phyllo Code based on?

• Characteristics of organisms

• Evolutionary relationships

• Random classification

• Historical names