Taxonomy Flashcards
1
Q
Linnaeus
A
the scientist who created the system
2
Q
why we need to know this
A
-tell the difference
-research
-more specific
-treatment-
universal language
3
Q
binomial system
A
classification where organisms are named according to their genus and species
4
Q
genus
A
first word
general
5
Q
species
A
second word
special
6
Q
order of classification
A
kingdom phylum class order family genus species
7
Q
kingdom
A
animalia (animals)
8
Q
phylum
A
chordata (has a backbone)
9
Q
class
A
mammilia =mammals)
aves=birds
reptilia=reptiles
10
Q
order
A
Artiodactyla (even # of toes)
Perissodactyla (one toe)
Lagomorpha (rabbits)
Carnivora (dogs/cats)
11
Q
family
A
helps with Latin names
12
Q
genus
A
General grouping
13
Q
species
A
specific animal
14
Q
taxonomy
A
the science of naming and classifying organisms based in similarities and differences
