7. In the binomial naming system, scientific names are written in italics, with the first word capitalized and the second not capitalized. The scientific name of a type of fungus beetle is therefore written as Gelae donut (pronounced "jelly donut," seriously!). Which level of the classification system does each word of that scientific name represent? (note: this is NOT a multiple-choice question...) a. Gelae = b. donut =

7. In the binomial naming system, scientific names are written in italics, with the first word capitalized and the second not capitalized. The scientific name of a type of fungus beetle is therefore written as Gelae donut (pronounced "jelly donut," seriously!). Which level of the classification system does each word of that scientific name represent? (note: this is NOT a multiple-choice question...) a. Gelae = b. donut =

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter20: Phylogenies And The History Of Life

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Problem 6RQ: Which statement about the taxonomic classification system is correct? There are more domains than...

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3. Distinguish between morphological, phylogenetic, and biological species concepts. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? What notion is common to each of the species definitions that we considered? Why do species definitions matter in conservation biology? Maximum of 1800 words
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