New systematics introduced by Sir Julian Huxley is also called as
Phonetics
Cladistics
Biosystematics
Numerical taxonomy
Related Questions
Which one of the following taxonomic categories can categorized rest all others
Family
Genus
Class
order
Statement 1: There are seven obligate categories in hierarchy of taxonomyStatement 2: Other categories of similar type can be called as intermediate categories
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True
Select true statement from the following and choose the right answer from the option given below I. Human’s scientific name is Homosapiens 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
II, III, IV and VI
I, III, V and VI
I, IV and V
II, III and VI
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
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
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
Taxonomic studies consider a group of individual organisms with fundamental similarities as a:
Genus
Family
Species
Order
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
Which of the following is NOT an example of in-situ conservation?
Botanical garden
Biosphere reserve
National park
Wildlife sanctuary
Two plants can be conclusively said to belong to the same species if they
Can reproduce freely with each other and form seeds
Have more than 90 percent similar genes
Look similar and possess identical secondary metabolites
Have same number of chromosomes.
