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Which of the following statements about taxonomy is correct?

  1. A
    Taxonomy only involves naming organisms.
  2. B
    Taxonomy includes classification, identification, and nomenclature.
  3. C
    Taxonomy does not consider evolutionary relationships.
  4. D
    Taxonomy is only applicable to animals, not plants.

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Taxonomy is the branch of science concerned with three fundamental pillars:Identification: Determining that a specimen belongs to a recognized taxon.Nomenclature: Giving a unique scientific name (binomial nomenclature).Classification: Arranging organisms into hierarchical groups based on shared characteristics.Modern taxonomy (systematics) also integrates evolutionary history.

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Which of the following statements about taxonomy is correct?
A
Taxonomy only involves naming organisms.
B
Taxonomy includes classification, identification, and nomenclature.
C
Taxonomy does not consider evolutionary relationships.
D
Taxonomy is only applicable to animals, not plants.

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