Biology - Study Mode

[#286] The plants which live in soil, but depends on water for reproduction is known as
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(C) Bryophytes

Explanation

Solution: Bryophytes include the various mosses and liverworts that are found commonly growing in moist shaded areas in the hills. Bryophytes are also called amphibians of the plant kingdom because these plants can live in soil but are dependent on water for sexual reproduction.

[#287] The branch of botany which deals with identification, nomenclature and classification of an organism is known as
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(C) Taxonomy

Explanation

Solution: The 'branch of botany' which deals with the classification 'nomenclature and identification' is taxonomy.

[#288] Who is known as the father of Taxonomy?
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(D) Carolus Linnaeus

Explanation

Solution: Carolus Linnaeus is known as the father of Taxonomy.

[#289] Bat can fly in dark because they
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(C) Produce ultrasonic wave

Explanation

Solution: Bats can fly in dark because they produce ultrasonic waves. The bats possess very poor vision. It cannot see in dark. It produces ultrasonic waves which strike with the obstacles present on its way. The bat receives its echo and changes its path to protect itself from collision.

[#290] The term "taxon" is first used by
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(B) Adolf Meyer-Abich

Explanation

Solution: The term taxon was first used in 1926 by Adolf Meyer-Abich for animal groups, as a backformation from the word Taxonomy.