A taxonomist discovers a new species of insect. Phylogenetic analysis places it within the order Coleoptera, but its morphology is so unique it warrants a new family. Which of the following taxonomic ranks will not necessarily be assigned a new name for this insect?
Order
Family
Genus
Species
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Curing high blood pressure
Kidney failure
Eye defect
Diabetes
Natural system of classification were based upon
Structural embryology
Phytochemistry
Anatomy
All of the above
Two stamens as exception in Cruciferae are found in
Brassica nigra
Iberis amara
Cleome monophylla
Coronopus didymus
A scientist is constructing a phylogenetic tree using cladistics. Which type of character would be considered the most informative for resolving evolutionary relationships within a group?
Plesiomorphy
Symplesiomorphy
Autapomorphy
Synapomorphy
Most nutritious among the following is
Wheat
Maize
Bajra
Rice
Scaly bulb stem modification is seen in
Allium
Lilium
Scilla
Ginger
Botanical name of “Channa” is?
Cicer arietinum
Phasealus aureus
Viciafaba
Dolichos Lablab
Which of the following describes the standard petal of a papilionaceous corolla?
Posterior, largest petal
Anterior, smallest petal
Lateral petals
Fused petals forming a tube
Classification on the basis of chemical constituents of plant is known as
Chemotaxonomy
Phylogeny
Morphology
Physiology
Leaves of which plant can sharpen the memory?
Ginkgo
Brahmi
Peppermint
Rosemary
