Introduction to Taxonomy

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What is taxonomy?
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Taxonomy is the science of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics.
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Who is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?
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Carl Linnaeus is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'.
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What are the main goals of taxonomy?
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The main goals of taxonomy are to identify, name, and classify organisms in a hierarchical structure.
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What is a taxon?
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A taxon is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit.
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What is the difference between taxonomy and systematics?
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Taxonomy involves classification and naming, while systematics focuses on understanding evolutionary relationships.
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