Levels of Classification

Modern biologist classify organisms into 8 levels (our book says 7 but it is outdated).

• True

• False

Organisms that are grouped together have shared characteristics.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to our book, the broadest level of classification is . . .

• kingdom

• phylum

• genus

• species

The more classification levels that organisms share, the more characteristics that they have in common.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

In which level is there the greatest diversity of organisms?

• kingdom

• phylum

• genus

• species

Organisms in the ___ level have the most in common with each other.

• kingdom

• phylum

• genus

• species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The most specific level of classification is . . .

• kingdom

• phylum

• genus

• species

Refer to the figure. Are Domestic Dog and the Wolf Spiders in the same kingdom?

• Yes

• No

Refer to the figure. Are Domestic Dogs and Orange Day Lilies in the same kingdom?

• Yes

• No

Refer to the figure. What is the most general level for the White Button Mushroom?

• Fungi

• Agaricus

• bisporus