Taxonomy Flashcards

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Who created taxonomy?

A

Carl Linnaeus

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2
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What are the eight taxon levels in order

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Domain kingdom phylum class order family genus species

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3
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What is binomial nomenclature

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First word genus second word species

Ex humans are Homo sapiens

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4
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What is a dichotomous key

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Identification tool used by scientists to identify unfamiliar organisms consists of two part choices that lead to correct identification

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5
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What is a phylogenetic tree

A

Shows evolutionary relationships

Nodes are crossing points that indicate closest evolutionary species

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6
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What is the Morphological species concept

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Focuses on morphology (structure or form) of organisms

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7
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What is the biological species concept

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Focuses on similar characteristics and the ability to interbreed in nature and produce viable offspring
Ex breeds of dogs

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8
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What is phylogenetic species concept

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Focuses on evolutionary relationships between organisms

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