Which one of the following organisms is scientifically correctly named,correctly printed according to the International Rules of Nomenclature,and correctly described?
- AMusca domestica - the common house lizard,a reptile
- BPlasmodium falciparum - a protozoan pathogen causing the most serious type of malaria.
- CFelis tigris - the Indian tiger,well protected in Gir forests.
- D$E$.coli - full name Entamoeba coli,a commonly occurring bacterium in human intestine.
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How is the scientific name of an organism written?
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View SolutionMatch the following columns and select the correct option based on the levels of biological organization and their corresponding scientific fields:
Column-$I$ (Scale) Column-$II$ (Biological Level) Column-$III$ (Science) a. Macroscopic $P$. Ecosystems i. Physics b. Submicroscopic $Q$. Tissues ii. Ecology c. Conceptual $R$. Organ systems iii. Cytology d. Microscopic $S$. Subatomic particles iv. Biology
| Column-$I$ (Scale) | Column-$II$ (Biological Level) | Column-$III$ (Science) |
|---|---|---|
| a. Macroscopic | $P$. Ecosystems | i. Physics |
| b. Submicroscopic | $Q$. Tissues | ii. Ecology |
| c. Conceptual | $R$. Organ systems | iii. Cytology |
| d. Microscopic | $S$. Subatomic particles | iv. Biology |
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View SolutionWhich of the following $statement(s)$ is/are incorrect?
$(i)$ Classification provides standardized names to organisms that are unique and universal.
$(ii)$ Taxonomy is the process of classification.
$(iii)$ The system of naming with two components (binomial nomenclature) was proposed by Carolus Linnaeus.
$(iv)$ Zoological names are based on International Code for Zoological Nomenclature $(ICZN)$.
$(i)$ Classification provides standardized names to organisms that are unique and universal.
$(ii)$ Taxonomy is the process of classification.
$(iii)$ The system of naming with two components (binomial nomenclature) was proposed by Carolus Linnaeus.
$(iv)$ Zoological names are based on International Code for Zoological Nomenclature $(ICZN)$.
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View SolutionWhich of the following statements are not correct?
$(i)$ The number of characteristics in common increases down the hierarchy.
$(ii)$ Order is the assemblage of genera which exhibit a few similar characters.
$(iii)$ Cat and dog are included in the same family Felidae.
$(iv)$ Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus.
$(i)$ The number of characteristics in common increases down the hierarchy.
$(ii)$ Order is the assemblage of genera which exhibit a few similar characters.
$(iii)$ Cat and dog are included in the same family Felidae.
$(iv)$ Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus.
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View SolutionBased on the levels of organization in biological sciences,what does the part marked '$P$' represent?
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