#2 - Taxonomy Flashcards
1
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Define Diversity
A
Diversity means different.
2
Q
Define Classification
A
The proccess of which organisms are grouped together.
3
Q
Who developped the international system of naming organisms (binomial nomenclature)?
A
Carl Linnaeus.
4
Q
What is the order of binomial nomenclature?
A
Genus + Species name.
5
Q
Define Taxonomist
A
Scientists who specialize in studying the relationships amongst organisms.
6
Q
Define Taxonomy
A
The study of classifying organisms.
7
Q
Rank the 9 taxons in order
A
Life.
Domain.
Kingdom.
Phylum.
Class.
Order.
Family.
Genus.
Species.
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