Taxonomy

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What is Taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What are the main levels of Taxonomic classification?

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The main levels are Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.

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What is the scientific name of an organism composed of?

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The scientific name of an organism is composed of its Genus and Species.

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What is the proper format for writing scientific names?

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Scientific names should be italicized, with the Genus capitalized and the Species in lowercase.

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What are the six kingdoms of life?

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The six kingdoms are Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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What is a Genus?

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A Genus is a group of closely related species that share a common ancestor.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is a Species?

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A Species is the most specific level of classification, representing a group of organisms that can interbreed.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the difference between Domain and Kingdom?

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Domain is the highest taxonomic rank, while Kingdom is a subcategory within a Domain.

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What is an example of a scientific name for a giant panda?

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The scientific name for a giant panda is Ailuropoda melanoleuca.

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What is the scientific name for a rattlesnake?

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The scientific name for a rattlesnake is Crotalus viridis.