What is binomial nomenclature? List two advantages of naming organisms.
(N/A) Binomial nomenclature is a formal system of naming living organisms by giving them a two-part name consisting of a generic name (genus) and a specific epithet (species).
Advantages:
$(i)$ It provides a standardized and unique name for each organism,which helps in the systematic study of the wide range of living organisms across the globe.
$(ii)$ It helps in maintaining an accurate record of biodiversity,which is essential for the identification and classification of organisms.
Advantages:
$(i)$ It provides a standardized and unique name for each organism,which helps in the systematic study of the wide range of living organisms across the globe.
$(ii)$ It helps in maintaining an accurate record of biodiversity,which is essential for the identification and classification of organisms.
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Give reasons for the following:
$(i)$ Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.
$(ii)$ From phylum Platyhelminthes onwards,animals are categorized as 'triploblastic.'
$(iii)$ The presence of 'coelom' in an animal's body is considered advantageous.
$(i)$ Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.
$(ii)$ From phylum Platyhelminthes onwards,animals are categorized as 'triploblastic.'
$(iii)$ The presence of 'coelom' in an animal's body is considered advantageous.
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View SolutionMatch items of column $(A)$ with items of column $(B)$:
Column $(A)$ Column $(B)$ $(a)$ Naked seed $(A)$ Angiosperms $(b)$ Covered seed $(B)$ Gymnosperms $(c)$ Flagella $(C)$ Bryophytes $(d)$ Marchantia $(D)$ Euglena $(e)$ Marsilea $(E)$ Thallophyta $(f)$ Cladophora $(F)$ Pteridophyta $(g)$ Penicillium $(G)$ Fungi
| Column $(A)$ | Column $(B)$ |
| $(a)$ Naked seed | $(A)$ Angiosperms |
| $(b)$ Covered seed | $(B)$ Gymnosperms |
| $(c)$ Flagella | $(C)$ Bryophytes |
| $(d)$ Marchantia | $(D)$ Euglena |
| $(e)$ Marsilea | $(E)$ Thallophyta |
| $(f)$ Cladophora | $(F)$ Pteridophyta |
| $(g)$ Penicillium | $(G)$ Fungi |
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View SolutionIdentify the plant bodies,which are commonly named as 'cryptogamae'. State and explain two characteristics,which are exhibited by each category of these plant bodies.
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