Select the statement(s) that accurately describe the history of classification.
Every living organism has a genus species name with the first letter of the genus name capitalized and the species name all lower case.
Organisms are classified by color and size, with a genus species name for plants and animals.
Carolus Linnaeus developed a two part naming system called binomial nomenclature, using a genus species name for all living organisms.
Minerals are a kingdom with plants and animals and have a genus species name.
Aristotle grouped living organisms as either being plants or animals.
The statements that accurately describe the history of classification are:
1. Every living organism has a genus species name with the first letter of the genus name capitalized and the species name all lower case.
2. Carolus Linnaeus developed a two part naming system called binomial nomenclature, using a genus species name for all living organisms.
3. Aristotle grouped living organisms as either being plants or animals.
Explanation:
– The first statement correctly describes the format of binomial nomenclature established by Linnaeus, where the genus name is capitalized, and the species name is in lower case.
– The second statement correctly attributes the development of the binomial nomenclature system to Carolus Linnaeus.
– The third statement is accurate because Aristotle did categorize living organisms broadly into two groups: plants and animals.
The second statement about classifying organisms by color and size is incorrect, as modern classification relies on genetic and evolutionary relationships, not just physical characteristics. The statement about minerals being a kingdom is also incorrect; minerals are not classified within the biological taxonomy that includes plants and animals.