Taxonomy Worksheet Answer

Introducing Science Sec 1
Introducing Science
IG 1
Taxonomy Worksheet
Worksheet
Name: ____________________________
Class: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
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The term "species" is refers to a

group of organisms that share similar physical characteristics,
can interbreed to produce fertile offspring in nature, and are reproductively
isolated from other groups.

Q2. Below is the taxonomic classification of a Bald Eagle:
Domain Kingdo Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species

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Eukaryot Animal Chordate Aves Accipitrif Accipitr Haliaeet leucocepha

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a. In the context of taxonomy, what does "Accipitridae" represent?

In the context of taxonomy, "Accipitridae" represents the family of birds of prey, which includes eagles, hawks etc.
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b. To which class does the Bald Eagle belong?

The Bald Eagle belongs to the class Aves, which represents all birds
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c. Name the order to which the Bald Eagle belongs.

The Bald Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes
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The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a large bird of prey that belongs to the family Accipitridae. Here is its taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Phylum: Chordata (chordates)

Class: Aves (birds) Page 2|5
Order: Accipitriformes (diurnal birds of prey)
Family: Accipitridae (hawks, eagles, kites, harriers)
Genus: Aquila (true eagles)
Species: chrysaetos (golden eagle)
d. The scientific name of the Golden Eagle is Aquila chrysaetos. Do you think
the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the Golden Eagle are more
likely to share similar characteristics or behaviors? Provide a reason for your
answer.
Based on taxonomy, both the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the Golden Eagle
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(Aquila chrysaetos) belong to the same order.
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they share certain characteristics common to eagles, such as powerful beaks and talons,
keen eyesight, and the ability to catch and eat prey.
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However, they may have differences in behaviors and adaptations due to their specific habitats and
prey preferences
Q3. Exercise: Taxonomic Classification and Relationships
The table below provides the taxonomic classification of three different

species: the grizzly bear, the gray wolf, and the red fox.
Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order

Family Genus Species
arctos
Eukaryote Animal Chordate Mammal Carnivora Ursidae Ursus
horribilis
Eukaryote Animal Chordate Mammal Carnivora Canidae Canis lupus
Eukaryote Animal Chordate Mammal Carnivora Canidae Vulpes vulpes
a. Identify the class to which the grizzly bear belongs.

The grzzly bear belong to mammal class.
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b. Infer the phylum, class, and order to which the red fox belongs.
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c. Compare the family of the gray wolf and the red fox. Are they the same or
different?
As they belong to the same family Canidae they have similar kingdom.
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d. The scientific name of the gray wolf is Canis lupus. Do you think the gray
wolf and the domesticated dog (Canis lupus familiaris) are likely to share
more characteristics or behaviors? Explain your reasoning.
Both gray wolves and domestic dogs belong to the same species (Canis lupus),
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The gray wolf (Canis lupus) and the domesticated dog (Canis lupus familiaris) are likely to share
more characteristics and behaviors due to their close genetic relationship.

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e. Based on the provided classification, suggest whether the grizzly bear

(Ursus arctos horribilis) is more closely related to the gray wolf (Canis lupus)
or to the red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Provide a reason for your answer.
Based on the provided classification, none of these

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three species is more closely related to the others at the order level;
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they share the same order, Carnivora. However, the family, genus, and species
classifications would provide more specific information about their relationships.
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Q4. Exercise: Plant Taxonomy and Relationships
The table below outlines the taxonomic classification of three different plant
species: the oak tree, the tulip, and the pine tree.
Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
Eukaryote Plant Angiosperm Dicot Fagales Fagaceae Quercus robur
Eukaryote Plant Angiosperm Monocot Liliales Liliaceae Tulipa gesneriana
Eukaryote Plant Gymnosperm Pinopsida Pinales Pinaceae Pinus strobus
a. Identify the order to which the tulip belongs.

The tulip belongs to the order Liliales
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b. Infer the family and genus of the pine tree.

Family : Pinaceae genus : Pinus
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c. Compare the class of the oak tree and the tulip. Are they the same or
different? What does this suggest about their evolutionary origins?
The class of the oak tree (Quercus robur) is Magnoliopsida,
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while the class of the tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) is Liliopsida.
Therefore, the oak tree and the tulip belong to different classes.
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This suggests that they have different evolutionary origins and are not closely
related in terms of their evolutionary history.
d. The scientific name of the tulip is Tulipa gesneriana. Do you think the oak
tree (Quercus robur) and the tulip are likely to share more characteristics or
behaviors? Explain your reasoning.
The oak tree (Quercus robur) and the tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) are both plants,
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but they belong to different plant families and classes.
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The oak tree belongs to the family Fagaceae, while the tulip belongs to the family Liliaceae.
Given their taxonomic differences, it is more likely that the oak tree and the tulip have distinct
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characteristics and behaviors. They have different growth habits, leaf structures,
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e. Based on the provided classification, which of the three plant species do

you think are more closely related: the oak tree, the tulip, or the pine tree?
Explain your reasoning.
the oak tree and the tulip are more closely

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related to each other compared to the pine tree, which belongs to a different phylum.
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Introducing Science Sec 1

The term "species" is refers to a

can interbreed to produce fertile offspring in nature, and are reproductively

isolated from other groups.

Domain Kingdo Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species

Eukaryot Animal Chordate Aves Accipitrif Accipitr Haliaeet leucocepha

a. In the context of taxonomy, what does "Accipitridae" represent?

b. To which class does the Bald Eagle belong?

c. Name the order to which the Bald Eagle belongs.

Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Phylum: Chordata (chordates)

The table below provides the taxonomic classification of three different

Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order

a. Identify the class to which the grizzly bear belongs.

more characteristics and behaviors due to their close genetic relationship.

e. Based on the provided classification, suggest whether the grizzly bear

Based on the provided classification, none of these

Q4. Exercise: Plant Taxonomy and Relationships

Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species

Eukaryote Plant Angiosperm Dicot Fagales Fagaceae Quercus robur

Eukaryote Plant Angiosperm Monocot Liliales Liliaceae Tulipa gesneriana

Eukaryote Plant Gymnosperm Pinopsida Pinales Pinaceae Pinus strobus

a. Identify the order to which the tulip belongs.

b. Infer the family and genus of the pine tree.

e. Based on the provided classification, which of the three plant species do

the oak tree and the tulip are more closely

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