DENDROLOGY

TREE IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION KEYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the best definition of “classification”?
A
The practice of grouping animals randomly and studying their characteristics
B
The practice of grouping animals based on their characteristics
C
The practice of studying animals in their natural habitats
D
The practice of studying animals under a microscope
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Taxonomy is an analysis of an individual’s characteristics to classify them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Animal classification means grouping animals according to similarity. This topic covers the animal kingdom, vertebrates (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians) and invertebrates (arthropods).

Detailed explanation-3: -Taxonomy is the study of relationships between living things and the formal classification of organisms into groups based upon those hypothesized relationships. Organisms are classified based upon their similarities and differences.

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