Taxonomy Flashcards
Who created taxonomy?
Carl Linnaeus
What are the eight taxon levels in order
Domain kingdom phylum class order family genus species
What is binomial nomenclature
First word genus second word species
Ex humans are Homo sapiens
What is a dichotomous key
Identification tool used by scientists to identify unfamiliar organisms consists of two part choices that lead to correct identification
What is a phylogenetic tree
Shows evolutionary relationships
Nodes are crossing points that indicate closest evolutionary species
What is the Morphological species concept
Focuses on morphology (structure or form) of organisms
What is the biological species concept
Focuses on similar characteristics and the ability to interbreed in nature and produce viable offspring
Ex breeds of dogs
What is phylogenetic species concept
Focuses on evolutionary relationships between organisms