TAXONOMY Flashcards
1
Q
order of classification
A
- domain
- kingdom - cells
- phylum - embryonic development
- class - common characteristics
- order - more obvious similarities
- family - similar adaptations
- genus - relatedness
- species - relatedness
- dumb kids playing chasey on freeways get squashed
2
Q
what is binomial classification?
A
- assigning two names to organisms
- genus (capitalised), and species (all italic)
3
Q
scientific name for human
A
Homo sapiens
4
Q
scientific name of cat
A
Felis catus
5
Q
scientific name of dog
A
Canis lupus familiaris
6
Q
scientific name of horse
A
Equus ferus caballus
7
Q
scientific name of pig
A
Sus scrofa domesticus
8
Q
scientific name of sheep
A
Ovis aries
9
Q
scientific name of cow
A
Bos taurus
10
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