classification (chapter 10) Flashcards
1
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what is classification
A
the process by which living organisms are sorted into groups.
2
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the 7 taxonomic groups
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kingdom, phylum, class, order, famiy, geus and species.
3
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why do scientists classify organisms?
A
- to identify species
- to predict characteristics
- to find evolutionary links
4
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how are ogranisms classified?
A
- organisms are seperated into 3 domains ( Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya)
- These are the broadest groups, as you move down the hierarchy, there are fewer orgaisms in each group.
- The organisms in each group become more similar and share more characteristics.
- The system ends with organisms being classified as individual species.
5
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how are organisms named?
A
the first word indicated the organisms genus, the second word indicates its species.
