The basic unit of classification is
Species
Genus
Family
Phylum
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Rules of scientific naming of animals is assigned in
ICBN
ICNCP
ICZN
ICNB
Select true statement from the following and choose the right answer from the option given below
I) Human’s scientific name is Homo sapiens
II) Systema naturae is written by John Ray
III) Highest taxonomic categories is division
IV) Taxonomic group of any rank is taxon
V) A group of closely related species of organism represent genus
VI. The term ‘systematic’ was coined by de Candolle
I, IV, V and VI
I, II, III and IV
II, III, IV and V
III, IV, V and VI
What is the basic unit of classification?
Family
Order
Species
Genus
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
The framework system of classification in which various taxonomic categories are arranged in order of logical sequence is called
Systematics
Classification
Hierarchy
Taxon
Which taxonomic category represents the lowest level of classification in animals?
Species
Genus
Family
Order
Tiger, Dog and Cat are placed in the order
Primata
Carnivora
Mammalia
Chordata
Select the wrong statements.
(I) Lower the taxon, more are the characteristics that the member within the taxon share.
(II) Order is the assemblage of genera which exhibit a few similar characters.
(III) Cat and dog are included in the same family-Felidae.
(Iv) Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus.
I, II and III
II, III and IV
I and IV
II and III
A genus with a single species is called
Typical
Polytype
Monotype
Syntype
Select the incorrect match w.r.t taxonomic categories of mango.
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family: Muscidae
Genus: Mangifera