Classification Flashcards

1
Q

is a group or category used in the classification system

A

Taxon

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2
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A field of science, is dedicated to the grouping and naming of organisms.

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Taxonomy

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3
Q

are scientists who specialize in identifying and classifying life on our earth.

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Taxonomists

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4
Q

18th century taxonomist

Classified organisms by their structure

Plants and Animals

Father of taxonomy

A

Carolus Linnaeus

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5
Q

What does this stand for?

  • Dashing
  • King
  • Phillip
  • Came
  • Over
  • For
  • Grandma’s
  • Soup!
A

Domain

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

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6
Q

A series of statements given in pairs.

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Dichotomous Key

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7
Q

is the grouping of information or objects based on similarities.

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Classification

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