3.2 Vocabulary Flashcards
What is Taxonomy?
Practice of classifying organisms based on common fundamental characteristics.
What is the definition of a kingdom?
The 2nd highest taxonomic classification of all living things (below domain).
What are the 6 kingdoms of Life?
- Archaea
- Bacteria
- Protista
- Fungi
- Plantae
- Animalia
What are the 3 domains?
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
What is the definition of a domain?
The highest taxonomic classification of living things (above kingdom).
What is the definition of binomial nomenclature?
A system in which a two-word name (genus plus species) is used to identify an organism.
What is the definition of a scientific name?
It’s made up of 2 names and written in italics.
Is the common name is neither capitalized nor written in italics?
Yes
What is the definition of a Dichotomous Key?
A series of questions which lead to the identification of a species.
What is the definition of morphological?
Having to do with the form and structure of an organism.
What are the names for kingdom subdivided?
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
