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Introduction to Taxonomy quiz #4

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  • Which of the taxon is the least specific? A) Family B) Order C) Genus D) Domain
    D) Domain
  • What two taxonomic categories make up an organism's scientific name?
    B) Genus and species
  • How many clades does the Bilateria comprise?
    The Bilateria comprises two main clades: Protostomia and Deuterostomia.
  • Birds and mammals share which characteristic? A) Warm-blooded B) Scales C) Laying eggs D) Gills
    A) Warm-blooded
  • Which organism among cow, lion, rabbit, and deer is a carnivore?
    B) Lion
  • To what phylum and kingdom do Paramecium belong?
    Paramecium belong to the phylum Ciliophora and the kingdom Protista.
  • Which domain includes all multicellular plants and animals?
    The domain Eukarya includes all multicellular plants and animals.
  • What is another name for an animal that eats both plants and animals?
    Another name for an animal that eats both plants and animals is an omnivore.
  • What characteristics are used in identifying organisms by phenotypic methods?
    D) All of the above
  • Of the following four organisms, which is an example of a herbivore? A) Lion B) Rabbit C) Eagle D) Shark
    B) Rabbit
  • What are the four eukaryotic kingdoms?
    The four eukaryotic kingdoms are Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista.
  • What are the four kingdoms of Eukarya?
    The four kingdoms of Eukarya are Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista.
  • Which animal is not an anthropoid?
    C) Lemur
  • Which clade includes humans? A) Reptilia B) Mammalia C) Amphibia D) Aves
    B) Mammalia
  • Which group of living organisms is not a biological domain?
    D) Protista
  • Which group within the domain Eukarya does not represent a single kingdom?
    D) Protista
  • What is the main difference between monotremes and eutherians?
    The main difference is that monotremes lay eggs, while eutherians give birth to live young.
  • Which group represents a monophyletic group?
    D) Mammals
  • Which animal among the following is a gnathostome?
    B) Sharks
  • Which domain includes complex multicellular organisms?
    The domain Eukarya includes complex multicellular organisms.
  • Which is the most specific classification level? A) Family B) Order C) Genus D) Species
    D) Species
  • Which animal is not an arthropod?
    C) Snail
  • Which animal is an example of an herbivore?
    B) Rabbit
  • Which of these is not a difference between insects and spiders? A) Number of legs B) Body segments C) Presence of wings D) Type of eyes
    D) Type of eyes
  • What is an example of a herbivore?
    Rabbit
  • What is the largest and most inclusive of Linnaeus's taxonomic categories?
    Domain
  • Which kingdom is included in the domain Eukarya?
    Animalia
  • Which group is most closely related to mammals?
    Reptiles
  • What three traits are used to classify organisms?
    Traits such as cellular structure, genetic makeup, and methods of energy acquisition are used to classify organisms.
  • What is an example of a herbivore?
    An example of a herbivore is a rabbit.
  • What genus are humans in?
    Humans are in the genus Homo.
  • Which of these groups represents organisms that are heterotrophs? A) Plants B) Fungi C) Algae D) Cyanobacteria
    B) Fungi
  • How are statements organized in dichotomous keys?
    Statements in dichotomous keys are organized in pairs of contrasting statements.
  • How are carnivores and omnivores alike? How are they different?
    Both carnivores and omnivores eat animals, but omnivores also eat plants.
  • A spider is not an insect. True or False?
    True, a spider is not an insect.
  • What is an example of a crustacean?
    Crab
  • What is the species name for Homo sapiens?
    The species name for Homo sapiens is sapiens.
  • Which is the largest group of vertebrates? A) Mammals B) Birds C) Fish D) Reptiles
    C) Fish
  • For Homo sapiens, what is the genus name?
    The genus name for Homo sapiens is Homo.