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Classification Flashcards

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is a group or category used in the classification system

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Taxon

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

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Taxonomists

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18th century taxonomist

Classified organisms by their structure

Plants and Animals

Father of taxonomy

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Carolus Linnaeus

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What does this stand for?

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

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

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A series of statements given in pairs.

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Dichotomous Key

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is the grouping of information or objects based on similarities.

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Classification

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