classification and evolution Flashcards
1
Q
classification
A
process by which living organisms are sorted into groups
2
Q
taxonomy
A
study of principles of classification
3
Q
taxonomic groups
A
kingdom phylum class order family genus species
King Prawn Crackers or Fat Greasy Sausages
4
Q
what is the biggest and broadest taxonomic group
A
kingdom
5
Q
what is the new group that has been added above kingdom?
A
domain
6
Q
give 3 reasons why scientists classify organisms.
A
to identify species
to predict characteristics
to find evolutionary links