Categories of Classification

Front

Who is known as the father of taxonomy?

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Linnaeus

Front

What is the second word in a scientific name called?

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Species

Front

What is the term for the two-name naming system in biology?

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Binomial nomenclature

Front

Why do scientists classify living things?

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To see how organisms are alike and different.

Front

What taxonomic group is the smallest and shares many characteristics?

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Species

Front

What is the highest taxonomic rank?

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Domain

Front

What is the taxonomic rank that includes similar organisms?

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Genus

Front

What is the term for a group of related species?

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Genus

Front

What is the classification level above species?

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Genus

Front

What is the classification level above genus?

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Family