Classifications 1 Flashcards
1
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When is a thing considered living?
A
- it grows, develops, reproduces and dies
- it responds to stimuli
- evolves or adapts to its environment
- made up of cells and cells contain DNA
- takes in and uses energy
2
Q
Who started Classifications?
A
- Carl Linnaeus
3
Q
What is Classifications?
A
- Classifications is grouping organisms together based on their similarities or homologies.
4
Q
What is a species?
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- Species is a group of similar organisms that can interbreed with each other and produce a fertile offspring.
5
Q
What is the Classification System?
A
King - Kingdom
Phillip - Phylum
Came - Class
Over - Order
For - Family
Grape - Genus
Soda - Species
6
Q
What is the Binomial Naming System?
A
- the Binomial Naming System is a system that scientists use to name species using two Latin names. The first name is the genus in which the animal belongs and the second name is the name of the specie.
