B.A.M.S Biology: Taxonomy - Unit Test Study Guide

Which scientific area is a major force in shaping modern classification methods? physiology anatomy evolution behavior - Answer- evolution What is a binomial nomenclature? a two word system for naming organisms by using the genus and species a two word system for naming organisms by using the family and genus a two word system for naming organisms by using the order and family a two word system for naming organisms by using the domain and species - Answer- a two word system for naming organisms by using the genus and species Which level of taxonomy has the fewest organisms? domain kingdom genus species - Answer- species Which taxonomic group includes kingdoms and all other levels of taxonomy? phylum domain genus species - Answer- domain The species that is known as a robin in England has a yellow breast, and another species that is known as a robin in the United States has a red breast. Which statement about common names does this fact best exemplify? More than one common name may be used for the same species. Common names differ among various locations. Different species can share the same common name. Common names do not always translate accurately from Latin to other languages. - Answer- different species can share the same common name Which is most likely to change with new discoveries and technologies? classification of organisms kingdom of an organism order of the taxonomic levels use of binomial nomenclature - Answer- classification of organisms Which type of evidence is least likely to result in changes to a phylogenetic tree? DNA sequencing