Classification & Taxonomy FLASHCARD

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The 8 levels of classification, most broad to most specific.

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

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Using this dichotomous key, identify the name of the circled Fish, J. Options: peacock flounder, band-tail puffer, trumpet fish, spotted goat fish

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trumpet fish

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If two organisms are in the same phylum, they must be in the same: class, kingdom, species, family

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kingdom

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What is the most specific level of classification? Options: Domain, Kingdom, Genus, Species

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Species

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A cat's scientific name is Felix domesticus. Which genus does it belong to?

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Felix

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An organism's scientific name consists of

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its genus name and its species name

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Which is the broadest classification level: kingdom, domain, family, or class?

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domain

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The binomial (2-part naming) system of classification was developed by the Father of Taxonomy, a scientist named

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Linnaeus

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Taxonomy

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the scientific study of how living things are classified based on similarities

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A tree has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree is it? Options: Juniper, Pine, Spruce, Fir

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Spruce