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Which group of plants were the first to adapt to life on land?
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1. Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Taxonomy
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Why was the modern system of classification developed in biology?
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To separate plants and animals solely by their habitat
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To ensure that all organisms are named in Latin for tradition
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To classify organisms based only on their size and color
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To organize and categorize the diversity of living organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships
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Step 1: Understand the purpose of classification in biology. The modern system of classification was developed to organize and categorize the vast diversity of living organisms in a systematic way.
Step 2: Recognize that classification is based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships, rather than superficial traits like size, color, or habitat.
Step 3: Learn about the hierarchical structure of classification, which includes levels such as domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Step 4: Note that the use of Latin in naming organisms (binomial nomenclature) ensures consistency and avoids confusion across different languages and regions.
Step 5: Understand that the modern system of classification reflects evolutionary relationships, helping scientists study and understand how organisms are related to one another over time.
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