taxonomy and classification

Use this definition to write the correct vocab term.

Definition: The science of naming, describing and classifying organisms is called:

Hint: Think of the Linnaeus system.

According to the chart, organism 3 would most likely be part of which kingdom?

• Animalia

• Eubacteria

• Fungi

• Protista

Use the key to identify organism E.

• Class Bivalia

• Class Gastropoda

• Phylum Annelida

• Order Octopoda

A dichotomous key is used to:

• Locate an organism

• Define a species

• Identify an organism

• Interbreed species

A dichotomous key is shown.

Based on this key, which two fish have eyes locatd on either side of their head and are not spotted?

• glassy sweeper and squirrelfish

• glasseye snapper and spoted eagle ray

• spotted goatfish and bandtail puffer

• Peacock flounder and glassy sweeper

Which domain is capable of living in extreme environments like hot springs, geysers, or very salty waters?

• Bacteria
• Archaea
• Eukarya

The table shows characteristics of several organisms. Based on the information given in the table, which two organisms would you think have the most recent common ancestor?

• Turtle and jawed fish
• Lamprey and jawed fish
• Turtle and frog
• Lamprey and frog

The table provides information about nutrition and cellular structure for organisms in different kingdoms.

What information best completes the table?

• autotrophic, no, unicellular

• autotrophic, yes, multicellular

• heterotrophic, no, unicellular

• heterotrophic, yes, multicellular

Choose the correct way to write the scientific name for a giraffe:

• Giraffa camelopardalis

• Giraffa Camelopardalis

• Giraffa camelopardalis

• giraffa camelopardalis

What is the one kingdom where all organisms that fall under it do not have a cell wall?

• Plant

• Fungi

• Eubacteria

• Animal