Classification Flashcards
1
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7 Levels of Classification
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Kingdom Phylum Classes Order Families Genus Species
2
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5 Kingdoms of Life
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Protista Fungi Animilia Monera Plantae
3
Q
Phylum Chordata
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All animals in the Phylum Chordata have a backbone.
4
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Class Mammals
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Animals in this class are mammals and are warm-blooded, with backbones.
5
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Order Carnivora
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Types of animals that eat meat.
6
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Family Felidae
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All types of cat species that are closely related.
7
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Genus Felis
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A type of cat.
8
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Scientific Name
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A name that helps understand and identify an animal.
9
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Dichotomous Key
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A device that is used to identify an unknown organism.
10
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Taxonomy
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The classification of something, especially organisms.
