Classification Intro

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What is the 2 name system used for naming organisms?

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Binomial nomenclature.

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What is the science of classifying organisms called?

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Taxonomy.

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What is the process of putting things into groups based on similar characteristics?

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Classification.

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What is the missing level in the classification hierarchy: Domain, Kingdom, _____, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species?

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Phylum.

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What is the scientific name of the rabbit?

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Oryctolagus cuniculus.

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What is the highest level of classification in the hierarchy?

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Domain.

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What are the main categories in the classification system?

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

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What is the purpose of taxonomy?

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To organize and classify living organisms.

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What does the term 'genus' refer to in biological classification?

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A group of species that are closely related.

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What is the difference between 'species' and 'genus'?

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Species is a specific group of organisms, while genus is a broader category that includes multiple species.