species and taxonomy Flashcards
1
Q
list the classification system (all the taxons)
A
-domain
-kingdom
-phylum
-class
-order
-family
-genus
-species
2
Q
what system is used to give species a universal name
A
binomial naming system
3
Q
what are the two components of the binomial naming system
A
-generic name, the genus the organism belongs to.
-closely related organisms will have the same genus
-specific name, the species the organism belongs to
4
Q
what is phylogenetic classification
A
process of arranging organisms into groups based on their origins and relationships
5
Q
explain what hierarchal classification is
A
-groups withing groups
-groups don’t overlap
