Why hierarchiral taxonomic system is used?
As each higher taxonomic category contains it is below groups/categories
It is helpful to established classifications
All taxonomic categories reflect common habitats
Taxonomic group shows similar characters and have no evolutionary relationship
Related Questions
Select the incorrect match w.r.t taxonomic categories of mango.
Family – Anacardiaceae
Order - Dicotyledonae
Division – Angiospermae
Genus – Mangifera
Which one among the following is accurately arranged in descending specificity
Species → Family → Class → Order → Division
Species → Genus → Division → Class → Kingdom
Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class
Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
Select the incorrect statement w.r.t. rules of Binomial nomenclature
Biological names are generally taken from Latin language irrespective of their origin
Each organism is given only one name consisting of one word
The first word denoting genus starts with a capital letter
The name of the author or discoverer is written after specific epithet in abbreviated form
Which of these represents the correct hierarchical sequence (from broader to narrower)?
Order, Class, Phylum
Class, Phylum, Order
Phylum, Class, Order
Order, Phylum, Class
Which of the following statements regarding universal rules of nomenclature is wrong?
Cations are named first, followed by anions.
The oxidation state of a metal is indicated by a Roman numeral in parentheses when necessary.
Numerical prefixes are used to denote the number of atoms of each element in a molecular compound.
The suffix '-ide' is always used for the second element in a binary compound.
Which of the following is a merit in the Bentham and Hooker’s system of classification?
The position of gymnosperms in between dicots and monocots
Closely related families are placed apart
The placement of family-Asteraceae in the beginning of Gamopetalae
The placement of order-Ranals in the beginning
Which one of these scientific names is formatted correctly, following the principles of binomial nomenclature?
Mangifera indica
Mangifera Indica
mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Which statement correctly explains the relationship between taxonomic categories and phylogenetic classification?
Taxonomic categories are arbitrary and have no relationship to phylogeny.
Taxonomic categories always perfectly match the branching patterns of phylogenetic trees.
Taxonomic categories ideally reflect evolutionary relationships revealed through phylogenetic analysis.
Phylogenetic analysis is used to create taxonomic categories, but they don't necessarily reflect evolutionary relationships.
In which of the following, the usual taxonomic hierarchy is not followed?
Polypetalae and Gamopetalae
Gamopetalae and Monochlamydae
Monochlamydae and monocots
None of the above
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of in-situ conservation?
Protecting natural habitats
Conserving endangered species within their ecosystems
Maintaining species in controlled environments
Preserving genetic diversity within populations
