Who is most associated with the taxonomy used by scientists today?

a. Carolus Linnaeus
b. Georges Cuvier
c. Comte de Buffon
d. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire


Correct Answer: a

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Which of the following is evidence that Paleolithic humans must have worn clothing?

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Why do women tend to have lower status than men in horticultural societies?

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