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Classification Flashcards

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Basis for scientific classification

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  • Structural similarity
  • cellular organization
  • biochemical similarity
  • genetic similarity
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Reasons for classification

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  • Separates
  • grouping keeps order
  • common names are misleading
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Levels of classification (KNOW IN ORDER)

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  1. Grouped from most general to most specific
  2. Kingdom
  3. Phylum
  4. Class
  5. Order
  6. Family
  7. Genus
  8. Species
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Problems in classification

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  • Extinction gaps
  • hybrids
  • evolution
  • convenience
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How scientific names are written

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Genus-noun

Species-adj.

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