3.2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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What is Taxonomy?

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Practice of classifying organisms based on common fundamental characteristics.

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What is the definition of a kingdom?

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The 2nd highest taxonomic classification of all living things (below domain).

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What are the 6 kingdoms of Life?

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  • Archaea
  • Bacteria
  • Protista
  • Fungi
  • Plantae
  • Animalia
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What are the 3 domains?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What is the definition of a domain?

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The highest taxonomic classification of living things (above kingdom).

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What is the definition of binomial nomenclature?

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A system in which a two-word name (genus plus species) is used to identify an organism.

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What is the definition of a scientific name?

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It’s made up of 2 names and written in italics.

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Is the common name is neither capitalized nor written in italics?

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Yes

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What is the definition of a Dichotomous Key?

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A series of questions which lead to the identification of a species.

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What is the definition of morphological?

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Having to do with the form and structure of an organism.

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What are the names for kingdom subdivided?

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  • Kingdom
  • Phylum
  • Class
  • Order
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Species
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