Taxonomy review

Two different species of reptile would be most related if they share which level of classification?

• Domain

• Phylum

• Family

• Class

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

When writing an organism's scientific name, what is the correct order?

• Genus first, species second

• Species first, genus second

• Domain first, species second

• Species first, kingdom second

Which organisms have eggs with shells?

• sharks

• amphibians

• crocodiles

• birds

Which organism is most closely related to the rodents & rabbits?

• primates

• amphibians

• crocodiles

• sharks

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following levels is the largest?

• Phylum

• Class

• Family

• Species

Which of the following is a grizzly bear's correct scientific name?

• Ursus Arctos

• ursus arctos

• Ursus arctos

• Ursus arctos

A cladogram shows...

• relatedness between organisms

• genetic material differences

• the parents/family of organism

• geographic distribution of organisms

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Taxonomy is the branch of science that studies...

• cellular processes in organisms

• classification of organisms

• family lineage of organisms

• genetic material within organisms

According to the dichotomous key below, what is the name of the pink creature?

1a. mouth open………….go to 2

1b. mouth not open……..go to 4

2a. Arms…………………….go to 3

2b. No arms….Alienus quadlegicus

3a. Hairy……………..Alienus haircus

3b. Not hairy…..Alienus tritoothicus

4a. No horns………………..go to 5

4b. Horns…………...Alienus stripicus

5a. No legs…….…..Alienus biobicus

5b. Legs………………Alienus fuzzicus

• Alienus quadalegicus

• Alienus tritoothicus

• Alienus stripicus

• Alienus fuzzicis

Which of the following organisms is least related to the crocodile?

• Sharks

• Amphibians

• Rodents

• Birds

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2