Cladograms are constructed by grouping organisms together based on their____________ characteristics.
shared
different
similar
opposite
2. Multiple Choice
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According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism?
Amphibians
Ray finned fish
Crocodiles
Birds
3. Multiple Choice
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Which two orgainsms have hair?
Sharks & Ray Finned Fish
Primates & Rodents
Birds & Crocodiles
Rabbits & Birds
4. Multiple Choice
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According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to:
Amphibians
Sharks
Ray Finned Fish
Crocodiles
5. Multiple Choice
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The Baltomore Oriole has the scientific name: Icterus galbula. What taxonomic levels do the scientific name include?
Genus and species
Phylum and genus
Kingdom and phylum
Class and species
6. Multiple Choice
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Who first proposed binomial nomenclature as a way of classifying organisms?
Carolus Linnaeus
Carl's Jr.
Charles Darwin
Henry Groseclose
7. Multiple Choice
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On the cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the human?
Frog
Hare
Caiman
Parrot
8. Multiple Choice
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Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?
jaws
mammary glands & hair
terrestrial during all life stages
bipedal & opposable thumbs
9. Multiple Choice
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What is a dichotomous key used for in science?
To organize biomes
Identify organisms
Identify bacteria only
None of these
10. Multiple Choice
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A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?
Juniper
Pine
Spruce
Fir
11. Multiple Choice
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What is the study of classification called?
Taxonomy
Geology
Anatomy
Geometry
12. Multiple Choice
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True or False: Carolus Linnaeus was the first person to introduce the idea of classification.
True
False
13. Multiple Choice
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What are the three domains?
Green, Blue, Red
Autotrophic, Heterotrophic, Both
Archea, Eukarya, Bacteria
Marine Organism, Land Organism, or Both
14. Multiple Choice
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What is the most specific level of classification?