Question 1
What is a genus name example from the notes?
Question 2
Why are type specimens not chosen for typicality?
Question 3
What purpose does a type specimen serve in taxonomy?
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT true about plant family names?
Question 5
What is the correct naming format for taxa above the genus level?
Question 6
What is the significance of a species described with an illustration and specimen number?
Question 7
What suffix is typically used for animal family names?
Question 8
How are informal adjectives derived from taxon names typically written?
Question 9
Which specimen was borrowed from the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology for Ototylomys chiophensis?
Question 10
What are species names comprised of in binomial nomenclature?
Question 11
What is an example of a species name using binomial nomenclature from the notes?
Question 12
In binomial nomenclature, which part of the name is typically abbreviated after first reference?
Question 13
When naming a new species, why might a scientist consult a type specimen?
Question 14
What is the significance of author and date in scientific naming?
Question 15
What is the key characteristic of genus names in scientific literature?