Taxonomy

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What is Taxonomy?

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The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things.

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What are the 8 levels of classification in Taxonomy from broadest to most specific?

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Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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Why do scientists use scientific names for organisms?

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To have a common language that allows scientists to communicate clearly about species.

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Which two organisms are most closely related: Horse (Equus caballas) & Zebra (Equus burchellii) or Jellyfish (Cyanea artica) & Mud Starfish (Ctenodiscus crispatus)?

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Horse (Equus caballas) & Zebra (Equus burchellii) are most closely related.

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Which two animals are most closely related: House Cat and Red Fox, or Dog and Wolf?

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Dog and Wolf are most closely related.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is a Genus in Taxonomy?

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A rank in the biological classification that groups together species that are closely related.

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What is a Species in Taxonomy?

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The most specific level of classification, referring to a group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is the difference between a common name and a scientific name?

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Common names can vary by region and language, while scientific names are standardized and universally accepted.

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What is the role of Family in the Taxonomic hierarchy?

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Family groups together related genera (plural of genus) that share common characteristics.