Question

multiple choice question
the science of classifying living things is known as ______.

○ nomenclature
○ taxonomy
○ phylogenetics

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Explanation:

• Nomenclature refers only to the naming of organisms, not classification.
• Taxonomy is the specific science of classifying living things into hierarchical groups.
• Phylogenetics focuses on evolutionary relationships between organisms, not classification itself.

Answer:

B. taxonomy