Taxonomy Flashcards

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Five types of evidence used for classification

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Fossil record evidence: examines fossils for similarities and transitions between major groups

Biochemical evidence: compares proteins for evidence of relationships between groups

DNA evidence: comparing DNA can help determine how closely related groups are

Anatomical evidence: compares bone structure(size,shape, and overall arrangement)

Embryonic development: comparisons of early stages of embryonic development reveal different types of relationships

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Taxonomy

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The practice of classifying organisms

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