Classification Of Living Things Flashcards
0
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The acronym used for remembering the levels of classification are…
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KPCOFGS
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1
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Scientists put organisms into one of 6 groups. What are these groups?
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Kingdoms
2
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What are the levels of classification that kpcofgs stands for?
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Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
3
Q
The smallest classification group…
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Species
4
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The largest classification group…
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Kingdom (or domain)
5
Q
An organism’s scientific name includes what two parts?
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Genus and species
6
Q
Organisms are classified based on their…
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Physical characteristics
7
Q
Internal (inside) and external (outside) structures are used for classifying organisms. These structures can also be referred to as their physical ________________.
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Physical
8
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What are the 6 kingdoms?
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Plant, animal, fungi, protist, bacteria, archaebacteria
