The diagram below shows two different methods of classifying three mammal species: the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), the red panda (Ailurus fulgens), and the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos).
All three species belong to the order Carnivora.
What do these classifications suggest about the evolutionary relationships between these three species?
Identify the five missing taxa (1 to 5) in order for the taxonomic classification of the grizzly bear below:
There is an ongoing scientific discussion about the classification of the giant panda. Historically, some taxonomists proposed placing it in the genus Ursus as Ursus melanoleucus, while today it is widely classified as Ailuropoda melanoleuca. State the name of the taxon about which these scientists disagreed.
Describe three methods of comparing genetic or molecular characteristics that scientists use to generate Classification B.
Practise AQA A Level Biology Species and taxonomy with exam-style questions for A Level Biology. 12 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Biology (7402) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
