Topic 3

Question 1

What is the scientific discipline concerned with naming and classifying organisms?

Answer 1

Taxonomy

Question 2

What is nomenclature?

Answer 2

A system of rules for naming things

Question 3

What are three problems with using common names for species?

Answer 3

i) Different names for the same species
ii) Same name for a different species
iii) Common name may imply relationships that do not exist

Question 4

What is the Linnaean System?

Answer 4

The hierarchical classification of species into groups based on the similarity of structures, functions, and other features

Question 5

What is the order of classification (domain, etc)?

Answer 5

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Question 6

What is a taxon?

Answer 6

A taxonomic unit at any level of a hierarchical classification