Taxonomy Flashcards
what is the kingdom
Highest classification of l’ving things
what is phylum
taxon containing closely related classes
Class
Taxon containing closley related orders
Order
Taxon containing closely related families
family
Taxon containing closely related genera
Genus
Taxon containing closely related species.
species
Taxon with organisims that have similar structure
who was taxonomy created by
Candlus linnaeus
what does taxis and nomos mean in “TAXONOMY”
“taxis” means arrangement and “nomos”means law
what does taxonomy use to classify
it Uses visible Characteristics of organisms to classify species based on observed characteristics
(e.g, morpholagy, behaviour, and geographic location)
what type of name do all species require
All species require a latin Scientific name
Kingdoms are the most general taxa and species are most specific
Kingdoms are the most general taxa and species are most specific
-As you move down, the system, each taxon contains fewer species
-Each taxonomic rank has species which have Similar features
-As you move down, the system, each taxon contains fewer species
-Each taxonomic rank has species which have Similar features
what are dichotomous keys
Dichotomous keys are used to identify organisms or objects
animals are giving a scientific name called ….
binomial nomenclature
