Categories of Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Domain
A
Eukarya.
Cells with nuclei.
2
Q
Kingdom
A
Animalia.
Multicellular, motile, ingestion of food.
3
Q
Phylum
A
Chordata.
“Core data” - dorsal supporting rod (spine) and nerve cord.
4
Q
Class
A
Mammalia.
Hair, mammary glands.
5
Q
Order
A
Primates.
Adapted to climb trees.
6
Q
Family
A
Hominidae.
Adapted to walk erect.
7
Q
Genus
A
Homo
Large brain, tool use.
8
Q
Species
A
Homo Sapiens (genus + species = complete name)
Body proportion of modern humans.
