Taxonomy and Classification

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7th Grade
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1.
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What is taxonomy?
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The study of classification of living organisms.
2.
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List the eight levels of classification in the correct order.
Back
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
3.
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What is binomial nomenclature?
Back
A system of naming organisms using two names: the genus and species.
4.
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What is a derived character?
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A trait that appears in recent parts of a lineage but not in its older members.
5.
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What is a heterotroph?
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An organism that cannot make its own food.
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What is a kingdom in biological classification?
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The second highest taxonomic rank, grouping together all forms of life that share fundamental traits.
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What is the difference between a genus and a species?
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A genus is a group of related species, while a species is a specific group of organisms that can interbreed.
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