Taxonomy Flashcards
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Describe Linnaeus
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based on characteristic in common
Species category/ two kingdoms
Used binomial nomenclature
1
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Parts of taxonomy
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Classification
Nomenclature
Identification
2
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Describe Whittake
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5 kingdoms: animalia, plantae, fungi, protista, prokaryotae
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Q
What is a series of paired statements where only one of the two “either/or” choices applies to any particular organism?
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Dichotomous Key
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What do taxonomic keys allow us to do?
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to ask yes or no questions to determine species
-Key directs user to another pair of statements/provides name of organism
