naming species Flashcards
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naming species
taxonomy
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branch of biology that identifies, names, and classifies species based on their features
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naming species
binomial nomenclature
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system of giving a 2-word latin name to each species
genus: major group to which organism belongs
species: specific species to which the organism belongs
3
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classifying species
classification
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grouping of organisms based on set of criteria
4
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classifying species
hierarchial classification
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classifies organisms by arranging species based on categories from most general to most specific
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classifying species
taxonomic categories
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domain kingdom phylum class order family genus species
