The classification of organisms is called taxonomy.
The classification of organisms is called(1 point)
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evolutionary biology.
evolutionary biology.
anatomy.
anatomy.
taxonomy.
taxonomy.
ecology.
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Imagine you are a systematist who has discovered an unfamiliar animal. Which of the following observations about the animal will best help you find its taxonomic classification?(1 point)
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The animal has an unpleasant temperament.
The animal has an unpleasant temperament.
The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
The animal bit you.
The animal bit you.
The animal was found near a herd of deer.
The animal was found near a herd of deer.
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The animal has an unpleasant temperament.
The animal has an unpleasant temperament.
The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
The animal bit you.
The animal bit you.
The animal was found near a herd of deer.
The animal was found near a herd of deer.
The observation that will best help you find its taxonomic classification is: The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
This characteristic can provide important information regarding its feeding habits and ecological role, which are more relevant for classification compared to temperament or behavior.
Canis familiaris (dogs) and Canis lupus (wolves) are a different(1 point)
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phylum.
phylum.
species.
species.
genus.
genus.
order.
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phylum.
phylum.
species.
species.
genus.
genus.
order.
Canis familiaris (dogs) and Canis lupus (wolves) are a different species. They belong to the same genus (Canis).
Which statement is true regarding the taxonomic system?(1 point)
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All of the past, extinct species have been cataloged.
All of the past, extinct species have been cataloged.
Charles Darwin was the primary creator of the current taxonomic system.
Charles Darwin was the primary creator of the current taxonomic system.
The current taxonomic system is based on the Linnaean classification system.
The current taxonomic system is based on the Linnaean classification system.
All of the current, living species in the world have been cataloged.
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All of the past, extinct species have been cataloged.
All of the past, extinct species have been cataloged.
Charles Darwin was the primary creator of the current taxonomic system.
Charles Darwin was the primary creator of the current taxonomic system.
The current taxonomic system is based on the Linnaean classification system.
The current taxonomic system is based on the Linnaean classification system.
All of the current, living species in the world have been cataloged.
The true statement regarding the taxonomic system is: The current taxonomic system is based on the Linnaean classification system.
The Linnaean system provides the foundational framework for modern taxonomy, although it has been expanded and modified with new scientific discoveries.
How are mushrooms and yeasts classified in the biological taxonomy system?(1 point)
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As a kingdom that includes organisms with cell walls with cellulose.
As a kingdom that includes organisms with cell walls with cellulose.
As prokaryotic organisms, similar to bacteria.
As prokaryotic organisms, similar to bacteria.
As eukaryotic organisms that photosynthesize.
As eukaryotic organisms that photosynthesize.
As a kingdom distinct from plants and animals with cell walls.
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As a kingdom that includes organisms with cell walls with cellulose.
As a kingdom that includes organisms with cell walls with cellulose.
As prokaryotic organisms, similar to bacteria.
As prokaryotic organisms, similar to bacteria.
As eukaryotic organisms that photosynthesize.
As eukaryotic organisms that photosynthesize.
As a kingdom distinct from plants and animals with cell walls.
Mushrooms and yeasts are classified as a kingdom distinct from plants and animals with cell walls. Specifically, they belong to the kingdom Fungi.