CLASSIFICATION

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The first word in a scientific name is the

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genus

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The scientist who came up with the current classification system

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Linnaeus

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The science of grouping and naming organisms

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Taxonomy

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The taxonomic level that would include the MOST number of species: class, kingdom, phylum, genus

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kingdom

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What characteristics are used to divide organisms into kingdoms?

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number of cells, nucleus, obtaining energy

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Which of the following is the CORRECT form of a scientific name?
Options: canis lupus, Canis Lupus, Canis lupus, canis lupus

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Canis lupus

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A FAMILY of organisms would be grouped into a LARGER taxonomic level of a: phylum, class, genus, order

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order

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A FAMILY of organisms would be divided into a SMALLER taxonomic level of a: phylum, genus, class, order

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genus

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Which taxonomic level would include the LEAST number of organisms? Options: species, genus, order, phylum

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species

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A ________ can be used to classify organisms based on characteristics.

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dichotomous key