10. Taxonomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of taxonomy?
A
science of biological classification
2
Q
What is the definition of binomial classification?
A
each organism is given two names; genus and species
3
Q
What are the eight principal taxonomic categories?
A
domain
kingdom
phylum
class
order
family
genus
species
4
Q
What does anterior mean?
A
front facing
5
Q
What does posterior mean?
A
back facing
6
Q
What does dorsal mean?
A
on top
7
Q
What does ventral mean?
A
on bottom
8
Q
What does superior mean?
A
toward the head
9
Q
What does inferior mean?
A
toward the feet
10
Q
What does cephalad mean?
A
toward the head
11
Q
What does caudad mean?
A
toward the tail
