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What is binomial nomenclature
Binomial Nomenclature
- also called scientific name
- System developed by Carolus Linnacus approximately 200 years ago
- written in Latin
- made up of genus and species
Binomial nomenclature is the name of a species. Binomial because it's two words. For instance, for our species,
Homo sapiens. A wolf would be
Canis lupus, a domestic cat would be
Felix felix, a horse would be
Equus equus etc. They're all Latin words.
Which kingdom do single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus belong in
The Kingdom Monera contains prokaryotic organisms: the bacteria and bluegreen algae.
What is the highest subgroup for classifying organisms
Kingdom is the highest subgroup for classifying organisms.
Which of these occurs when an organism responds to external or internal stimuli
A species is the lowest subgroup for classifying organisms
Yes, a species is the lowest subgroup for classifying
organisms.
Ooze on the ocean floor is formed from the remains of which of these
Which type of organism helps with decomposition
Bacteria and fungi help with decomposition.
Which type of adaptation affects the way a living thing acts
Which of these describes the flow of water in a definte direction
All life forms are categorized as plants or animals.
the answer is false because plants and animals are there own
thing animals run and plants stay in one spot