What Field of Science Has as Its Goal to Classify

question 48

Multiple Choice

What field of science has as its goal to classify all living things into a hierarchical system of relatedness that runs from most broad to most narrow?

• A)Evolution
• B)Phylogenetics
• C)Taxonomy
• D)Cladistics

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Definitions:

Apocrine Sweat Gland

A type of sweat gland found in the armpits and genital area, involved in body scent and stress sweating.

Tactile Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the dermal papillae, particularly sensitive to light touch stimuli.

Arrector Pili Muscle

Small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals, contraction of these muscles causes the hairs to stand on end, known as "goosebumps."

Sebaceous Gland

A tiny organ located in the skin that produces a lubricating oily substance known as sebum, which is released into the hair follicles to keep both the skin and hair moisturized.