Multiple Choice
According to a typical phylogenetic tree of animals, which phylum is most closely related to Chordata?
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25. Phylogeny
Phylogeny
Multiple Choice
The binomial system assigns to each organism a unique name that describes its __________.
A
order and family
B
body plan and habitat
C
family and species
D
evolutionary history
E
genus and species
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that the binomial nomenclature is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts.
Recognize that this system was developed by Carl Linnaeus and is used universally to provide a unique and consistent name for each species.
The first part of the name is the genus, which is a group of species that are closely related and share a common ancestor.
The second part of the name is the species identifier, which is specific to each species within the genus.
Therefore, the binomial system assigns to each organism a unique name that describes its genus and species.
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