Classification and Taxonomy Practice

Students examine images of a certain species of bat commonly found in Texas. Using the bat dichotomous key, they conclude that the bat species is a Mexican free-tailed bat due to its large, round ears.

Based on the dichotomous key, in addition to the shape of the bat's ears, which other set of features should the students look for to confirm the identity of the bat?

(2021)

Which of the following classification levels is most specific?

The largest and most general of the taxonomic categories is the

Put the taxa in order from broadest to most specific.

1. Class
2. Kingdom
3. Phylum
4. Family
5. Domain
6. Species
7. Genus
8. Order

The bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana, is most closely related to the...

If an organism belongs to the order Carnivora, what class must it belong to?

Which two organisms are most closely related on this chart? (Use their common names)

What is the scientific name of the leopard?

Who is the badger most closely related to?

An organism with the scientific name Lutra taxus is most closely related to who? (BE CAREFUL)

The taxonomic classifications of four species of amphibians are shown.

Based on the information provided, which two species are most closely related?

(2021)

A dichotomous key for identifying fish is shown.

Based on this key, which two fish have eyes located on either side of their head and are not spotted? (2019)

Many tree frog populations are threatened due to habitat loss. In an effort to promote conservation, tree frogs may be bred in captivity. A zoo acquired male and female tree frogs from two different populations. In the zoo, the tree frogs were able to successfully mate within their own populations, but breeding attempts between the two populations were unsuccessful.

Based on this information, which statement correctly describes the relationship between the two populations of tree frogs?

(2019)

Two scientist want to compare their research of fireflies. Which information must the two scientists provide to each other to determine if they studied the same type of fireflies?

The gray squirrel, Eastern fox squirrel, and red squirrel are all different species of squirrels. Why is having a scientific name for each species of an organism important?

Organisms are classified today using the Linnaean system, and the following table shows the taxonomic classification of two marine organisms living along the Pacific Coast.

Taxonomic classification is important to marine biologists because it provides a way to -

Scientists around the world use a standardized taxonomic system. Why would scientists want to use a taxonomic system that is standardized?