The Biological Classification System Flashcards
1
Q
What is common ancestor
A
A species that lived in the past and is thought to have given rise to several different species alive today
Example: mammals
2
Q
What is species
A
A group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offsprings
3
Q
What is bio nominal system
A
An internationally agreed system in which the scientific name of an organism is made up of two parts showing the genus and species
4
Q
What is genus
A
A group of species that share similar features and a common ancestor
