1.2 The Biological Classification System Flashcards
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Common Ancestor
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A species that lived in the past, and is thought to have given rise to several different species alive today.
2
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Species
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A group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring.
3
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Fertile
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Able to reproduce
4
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Infertile
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Not able to reproduce
5
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Binomial System
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A system of naming species that is internationally agreed, in which the scientific name is made up of two parts showing the genus and the species
6
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Genus
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A group of species that share similar features and a common ancestor
