Classification MCQ

The picture shows a common type of

fossil called an ammonite. Ammonites
lived in the oceans.

There are many different sizes and

shapes of this fossil.

1. There are organisms living today that have the same characteristics as the ammonite. Use the
key to identify the organism most closely related to the ammonite.

yes Does it no
live in
water?

Does it Does it
yes have a no yes have a no
spiral spiral
structure? structure?

starfish millipede

nautilus snail

2. The scientific name for water fleas is Daphnia pulex.

This means that water fleas belong to the

A genus Daphnia pulex B genus Daphnia and species pulex

C species Daphnia pulex D species Daphnia and genus pulex

3. Birds all belong to the class Aves. They are warm blooded with wings, feathers and hollow
bones.
What phylum do they belong to?

A Animalia B Arthropoda
C Chordata D Mollusca

4. Vertebrate animals such as humans can be named by their genus and species.
Which correctly names the genus and species of a human?

A Animalia homo B Homo sapiens

C Sapien erectus D Animalia sapiens

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Classification MCQ

5. Put these classification terms in sequence, starting with the group with the most variation.

1. class
2. genus
3. phylum
4. species
5. family
6. order

A 3-1-6-5-2-4
B 4-2-5-6-1-3
C 3-1-5-6-2-4
D 4-2-6-5-1-3

6. Organisms of the same species have been classified on the basis of their

A structural similarities
B structural differences
C behavioural similarities
D behavioural differences

Answers

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. A
6. A