Taxonomy 6th Grade

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What are the main levels of classification in taxonomy?

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

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Which is the most specific classification level?

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Species is the most specific classification level.

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What kingdom do starfish belong to?

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Starfish belong to the Animal Kingdom.

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What type of organisms are most likely prokaryotes?

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Bacteria are the most likely organisms to be prokaryotes.

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What kingdom includes organisms like mosquitoes?

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Mosquitoes belong to the Animal Kingdom.

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What domain includes single-celled organisms that live in harsh environments?

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The domain Archaea includes single-celled organisms that live mainly in harsh environments.

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What is a prokaryote?

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A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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What is a eukaryote?

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A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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The two main types of cells are prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.