Understanding Taxonomy

What is the primary focus of taxonomy in biology?

• Observing the habitats of organisms

• Analyzing the genetic makeup of organisms

• Studying the behavior of organisms

• Classifying organisms based on relatedness

Which domain do humans belong to?

• Archaea

• Animalia

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

In which kingdom are humans classified?

• Fungi

• Protista

• Plantae

• Animalia

What is the correct order of classification from broadest to most specific?

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

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

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

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

What mnemonic device can help remember the taxonomic hierarchy?

• Dude King Phillip Came Over For Good Spices

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge