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*Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified within the family Scombridae, which is commonly known as mackerels.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. *Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs to the family Blenniidae (combtooth blennies), not Scombridae (mackerels).
*Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs to the taxonomic class Mammalia.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. *Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs to the class Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes), not Mammalia.
The family Blenniidae, to which *Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs, is commonly known as combtooth blennies.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The family Blenniidae is indeed commonly referred to as combtooth blennies.
*Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified under the order Perciformes.
Answer: False
This statement is false. *Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified under the order Blenniiformes, not Perciformes.
The class Actinopterygii includes cartilaginous fishes such as sharks.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. The class Actinopterygii comprises ray-finned fishes, while cartilaginous fishes like sharks belong to the class Chondrichthyes.
*Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
Answer: False
This statement is false. *Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs to the phylum Chordata, not Arthropoda.
The species *Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified within the kingdom Plantae.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. *Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified within the kingdom Animalia, not Plantae.
Ray-finned fishes, such as *Meiacanthus ditrema*, are characterized by fins supported by soft rays or spines.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The defining characteristic of ray-finned fishes (Class Actinopterygii) is that their fins are supported by bony rays or spines.
*Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified as a ray-finned fish.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. *Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs to the class Actinopterygii, which comprises ray-finned fishes.
The common name 'combtooth blenny' refers to the family Blenniidae.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The family Blenniidae is commonly known as combtooth blennies.
The scientific classification of *Meiacanthus ditrema* includes Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, and Class Actinopterygii.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. These are the correct higher taxonomic ranks for *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
To which taxonomic family does *Meiacanthus ditrema* belong?
Answer: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
*Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified within the family Blenniidae, commonly known as combtooth blennies.
To which taxonomic class does *Meiacanthus ditrema* belong?
Answer: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
*Meiacanthus ditrema* belongs to the class Actinopterygii, which encompasses all ray-finned fishes.
Which of the following represents a correct higher taxonomic classification for *Meiacanthus ditrema*?
Answer: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata
*Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified within Kingdom Animalia and Phylum Chordata.
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the class Actinopterygii?
Answer: Their fins are supported by bony rays.
The class Actinopterygii, or ray-finned fishes, are characterized by fins supported by bony rays or spines.
Which of the following is NOT a taxonomic rank explicitly mentioned for *Meiacanthus ditrema* in the provided source material?
Answer: Species
While the term 'species' is used to refer to *Meiacanthus ditrema*, and flashcard fc_1758825902_9f421e06cfd2 mentions 'genus and species' as part of the hierarchy, the explicit list of ranks in flashcard fc_1758825902_e2a34ee83c4b (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family) does not include 'Genus' or 'Species' as distinct ranks within that specific enumeration. Considering 'Species' refers to the organism itself, it is often not listed as a rank *within* the hierarchy in the same manner as Phylum, Order, Family, or Genus.
The common designation for the species *Meiacanthus ditrema* is the one-striped poison-fang blenny.
Answer: True
The species *Meiacanthus ditrema* is indeed commonly referred to as the one-striped poison-fang blenny, reflecting its appearance and potential defensive characteristics.
Smith-Vaniz is the scientist credited with the original scientific description and naming of *Meiacanthus ditrema* in 1976.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Smith-Vaniz formally described and named the species *Meiacanthus ditrema* in the year 1976.
The genus name for the one-striped poison-fang blenny (*Meiacanthus ditrema*) is *Blennius*.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The genus name for the one-striped poison-fang blenny is *Meiacanthus*, not *Blennius*.
The scientific name *Meiacanthus ditrema* refers to the fish commonly known as the two-striped reef dweller.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The scientific name *Meiacanthus ditrema* corresponds to the one-striped poison-fang blenny, not the two-striped reef dweller.
The name 'poison-fang blenny' suggests that the fish may possess venomous fangs.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The 'poison-fang' component of the common name implies the presence of venomous fangs, likely used for defense or predation.
The 'Binomial name' section provides the common name of the species.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The 'Binomial name' section provides the scientific name (genus and species epithet) of the organism.
The species *Meiacanthus ditrema* was named by Smith-Vaniz in the year 2005.
Answer: False
This statement is false. Smith-Vaniz described and named *Meiacanthus ditrema* in 1976, not 2005.
The common name 'one-striped poison-fang blenny' implies that the fish possesses venomous fangs and is characterized by a single stripe.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The common name directly suggests both the presence of venomous fangs and a distinguishing single stripe.
What is the scientific nomenclature for the fish commonly designated as the one-striped poison-fang blenny?
Answer: Meiacanthus ditrema
The scientific name corresponding to the common designation 'one-striped poison-fang blenny' is *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
Who is credited with the original scientific description and naming of *Meiacanthus ditrema*, and in what year?
Answer: Smith-Vaniz, 1976
The species *Meiacanthus ditrema* was scientifically described and named by Smith-Vaniz in 1976.
The common name 'poison-fang blenny' suggests that the species possesses which characteristic?
Answer: Venomous fangs
The designation 'poison-fang' in the common name implies that the species is equipped with venomous fangs.
What is the significance of the year 1976 in relation to *Meiacanthus ditrema*?
Answer: The year it was scientifically described and named.
The year 1976 is significant as it marks the year Smith-Vaniz scientifically described and named the species *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
The genus name for the one-striped poison-fang blenny (*Meiacanthus ditrema*) is:
Answer: Meiacanthus
The genus name for the species commonly known as the one-striped poison-fang blenny is *Meiacanthus*.
The scientific name *Meiacanthus ditrema* includes the authority 'Smith-Vaniz'. What does this authority designation typically indicate?
Answer: The person who first scientifically described and named the species.
The authority 'Smith-Vaniz' following a scientific name indicates that Smith-Vaniz was the individual who first scientifically described and formally named the species *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
The species *Meiacanthus ditrema* is exclusively distributed within the Atlantic Ocean.
Answer: False
This statement is false. *Meiacanthus ditrema* is primarily found in the Western Pacific Ocean, not exclusively in the Atlantic.
*Meiacanthus ditrema* primarily inhabits sandy seabeds.
Answer: False
This statement is false. *Meiacanthus ditrema* primarily inhabits coral reefs.
The distribution of *Meiacanthus ditrema* is limited to the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The distribution of *Meiacanthus ditrema* is primarily in the Western Pacific Ocean, not the Eastern Pacific.
*Meiacanthus ditrema* is found in freshwater rivers.
Answer: False
This statement is false. *Meiacanthus ditrema* inhabits marine environments, specifically coral reefs, not freshwater rivers.
In which major ocean basin is the distribution of *Meiacanthus ditrema* primarily located?
Answer: Western Pacific Ocean
The primary distribution of *Meiacanthus ditrema* is within the Western Pacific Ocean.
What type of habitat does *Meiacanthus ditrema* primarily inhabit?
Answer: Coral reefs
*Meiacanthus ditrema* primarily inhabits coral reefs.
The maximum recorded total length (TL) for *Meiacanthus ditrema* is approximately 6 meters.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. The maximum recorded total length for *Meiacanthus ditrema* is approximately 6 centimeters (2.4 inches), not 6 meters.
When measuring fish length, the abbreviation 'TL' refers to 'Thick Length'.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. 'TL' in fish measurement stands for Total Length.
The maximum length of 6 cm for *Meiacanthus ditrema* is measured from the tip of the dorsal fin to the base of the tail fin.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The 6 cm measurement refers to the Total Length (TL), which is from the tip of the snout to the tip of the caudal (tail) fin.
What is the maximum recorded Total Length (TL) for *Meiacanthus ditrema*?
Answer: 6 cm (2.4 inches)
The maximum recorded Total Length (TL) for *Meiacanthus ditrema* is approximately 6 centimeters, which is equivalent to about 2.4 inches.
The abbreviation 'TL' used in the context of fish length measurement refers to:
Answer: Total Length
'TL' is the standard abbreviation for Total Length in ichthyology, representing the measurement from the tip of the snout to the tip of the caudal fin.
According to the IUCN Red List, *Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified as 'Critically Endangered'.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The IUCN Red List classifies *Meiacanthus ditrema* as 'Least Concern'.
A 'Least Concern' conservation status, as defined by the IUCN, implies that a species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. 'Least Concern' indicates that a species is widespread and abundant enough that it is not currently threatened with extinction.
J.T. Williams authored the IUCN Red List assessment for *Meiacanthus ditrema* in 2014.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. J.T. Williams is credited with the IUCN Red List assessment for *Meiacanthus ditrema* published in 2014.
The IUCN Red List primarily focuses on documenting the genetic diversity within species.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The IUCN Red List primarily focuses on assessing and documenting the conservation status and extinction risk of species.
The designation 'IUCN 3.1' refers to the first revision of the IUCN assessment criteria.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. 'IUCN 3.1' refers to the third revision of the IUCN Red List categories and criteria, published in 2001.
The year 1976 is significant because it marks the IUCN Red List assessment date for *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The year 1976 marks the year Smith-Vaniz scientifically described and named *Meiacanthus ditrema*. The IUCN Red List assessment date mentioned is 2014.
The conservation status 'Least Concern' means the species is extinct.
Answer: False
This statement is false. 'Least Concern' indicates the lowest risk category, meaning the species is not currently threatened with extinction. Extinct is a separate, final category.
What is the conservation status assigned to *Meiacanthus ditrema* according to the IUCN Red List?
Answer: Least Concern
According to the IUCN Red List, *Meiacanthus ditrema* is classified as 'Least Concern'.
What does the conservation status designation 'Least Concern' signify for a species?
Answer: The species is not currently threatened with extinction.
The 'Least Concern' status indicates that a species is widespread and abundant, and is not currently facing significant threats that would place it at risk of extinction.
Who authored the IUCN Red List assessment for *Meiacanthus ditrema* as referenced in the provided material?
Answer: J.T. Williams
The IUCN Red List assessment for *Meiacanthus ditrema* referenced was authored by J.T. Williams.
The provided DOI (10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T48342295A48408867.en) serves as a unique identifier for:
Answer: The IUCN Red List assessment document.
This DOI is a unique digital identifier for the specific IUCN Red List assessment document pertaining to *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
What does the designation 'IUCN 3.1' refer to in the context of conservation status?
Answer: The third revision of IUCN's extinction risk criteria.
'IUCN 3.1' refers to the third revision of the criteria and categories established by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for assessing species' extinction risk.
What is the primary role of the IUCN Red List?
Answer: Assessing and documenting the conservation status of species.
The primary function of the IUCN Red List is to assess and document the global conservation status of species, evaluating their risk of extinction.
FishBase is a print encyclopedia detailing fish species.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. FishBase is a comprehensive online database of fish species, not a print encyclopedia.
The article indicates that additional photographs of *Meiacanthus ditrema* are available in the Sealife Collection.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The article references the Sealife Collection as a source for supplementary photographs of the species.
The 'Taxon identifiers' section lists common names for the species.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The 'Taxon identifiers' section typically lists unique database identifiers and codes, not common names.
GBIF and WoRMS are mentioned as databases providing identifiers for *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The article references both GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) and WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species) as sources for taxon identifiers.
A 'stub' classification indicates a comprehensive and detailed article on the species.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. A 'stub' classification signifies that an article is brief and incomplete, requiring further expansion.
The DOI 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T48342295A48408867.en is a link to the Sealife Collection photographs.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The provided DOI is a unique identifier for the IUCN Red List assessment document, not a link to Sealife Collection photographs.
The 'stub' icon image, *Meiacanthus atrodorsalis*, is used to illustrate the exact appearance of *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
Answer: False
This statement is false. While *Meiacanthus atrodorsalis* is in the same family, images associated with 'stub' classifications often serve as generic placeholders for the family or order, not necessarily an exact representation of the specific species *Meiacanthus ditrema*.
The 'Speciesbox' template is used to format the article's main text content.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. The 'Speciesbox' (or infobox) template is specifically designed to structure and present standardized biological information about a species, typically in a sidebar or at the top of the article, not to format the main body text.
The caret symbol '^' in the references section links citations to their source material.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. The caret symbol '^' in references typically functions as a backlink, connecting the reference entry to the specific point in the main text where it is cited, not directly linking to the source material itself.
The 'infobox biota' styling is applied to tables presenting information about living organisms.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The 'infobox biota' styling is used to format tables that contain specific biological data about a species or organism.
The 'taxonrow' class is used to style navigation elements within the article.
Answer: False
This statement is false. The 'taxonrow' class is specifically used to style rows within the taxonomic classification section of an infobox, aligning rank names with their corresponding taxa.
The reference to FishBase dated February 2013 indicates a specific version of the database used for information.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Referencing a specific date for FishBase implies that the information was sourced from that particular version or snapshot of the database.
The reference to FishBase indicates that it is:
Answer: An online database of fish species.
FishBase is recognized as a comprehensive online database dedicated to providing information on fish species worldwide.
What does the 'stub' classification imply about the article concerning *Meiacanthus ditrema*?
Answer: It is an incomplete entry needing more content.
A 'stub' classification indicates that the article is a basic, introductory entry that requires further development and expansion of content.
Which of the following databases is NOT explicitly mentioned as providing identifiers for *Meiacanthus ditrema* in the source material?
Answer: NCBI Taxonomy
While FishBase, GBIF, and WoRMS are mentioned, NCBI Taxonomy is not explicitly listed as a source for identifiers in this context.
According to the provided text, where can additional photographs of *Meiacanthus ditrema* be found?
Answer: In the Sealife Collection
The text indicates that additional photographs of *Meiacanthus ditrema* are available in the Sealife Collection.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Speciesbox' template as mentioned in the context of biological articles?
Answer: To structure and present standardized biological information about a species.
The 'Speciesbox' template is designed to organize and present standardized taxonomic and biological information about a species in a consistent format.
What does the 'infobox biota' styling pertain to?
Answer: Styling of tables containing information on living organisms.
The 'infobox biota' styling is specifically applied to tables that present information concerning living organisms.
The source material indicates that the version of FishBase referenced was from:
Answer: February 2013
The reference to FishBase specifies data from February 2013.
In the context of an 'infobox biota' title, what does the term 'biota' refer to?
Answer: The living organisms discussed.
The term 'biota' in this context refers to the living organisms, specifically the species *Meiacanthus ditrema*, that are the subject of the infobox.