Question

which swedish biologist is often called the father of taxonomy?

∘ issac newton

∘ carolus linnaeus

∘ galileo galilei

∘ blaise pascal

question 12
1 pts

what are invertebrate group includes coral, sea anemones, and jellyfish?

∘ fish

∘ cnidaria

∘ molusca

∘ porifera

Explanation:

First Question (Swedish biologist, father of taxonomy)

• Isaac Newton: Physicist/mathematician, not related to taxonomy.
• Carolus Linnaeus: Swedish biologist, developed binomial nomenclature, known as father of taxonomy.
• Galileo Galilei: Astronomer/physicist, not related to taxonomy.
• Blaise Pascal: Mathematician/physicist, not related to taxonomy.

• Fish: Vertebrates, so incorrect.
• Cnidaria: Invertebrate phylum including coral, sea anemones, jellyfish (have cnidocytes).
• Mollusca: Includes snails, octopuses, not the group here.
• Porifera: Includes sponges, not the group here.

Answer:

B. Carolus Linnaeus

Second Question (Invertebrate group with coral, sea anemones, jellyfish)