Classification of Living Things Linnaeus 2024

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What is the genus name in the scientific name Canis lupus?

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Canis

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Using a dichotomous key, how do you identify a specific fish?

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By following the key's questions to narrow down the options based on characteristics.

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According to a cladogram, which group are birds least related to?

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Sharks

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Which domain of life can survive in extreme environments like hot springs?

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Archaea

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The bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana, is most closely related to which frog?

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Northern leopard frog, Rana pipiens.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world by answering a series of questions.

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What is a cladogram?

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A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species.

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What is the difference between genus and species?

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Genus is the first part of the scientific name, while species is the second part.