Chapter 8: Classifying Living Things

Question 1

binomial nomenclature

Answer 1

Linnaeus’ system of classification, which gives a two-word name to every organism

Question 2

class

Answer 2

taxonomic group that is larger than an order but smaller than a phylum or division

Question 3

classify

Answer 3

to group information, objects, or ideas based on their similarities

Question 4

dichotomous key

Answer 4

detailed list of characteristics used to identify organisms and that includes scientific names

Question 5

division

Answer 5

in the taxonomy of plants, the group smaller than a kingdom but larger than a class

Question 6

family

Answer 6

taxonomy group that is smaller than an order but larger than a genus

Question 7

genus

Answer 7

taxonomic group of different organisms with similar characteristics

Question 8

kingdom

Answer 8

the first taxonomic category and the group that has the most members

Question 9

order

Answer 9

taxonomic group that is larger than a family but smaller than a class

Question 10

phylogeny

Answer 10

evolutionary history of an organism

Question 11

phylum

Answer 11

taxonomic group that is smaller than a kingdom but larger than a class

Question 12

species

Answer 12

smallest, most precise taxonomic classification

Question 13

taxonomy

Answer 13

the science of classification