Taxonomy

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The scientific name for an organism includes which taxa?

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genus and species

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A tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is known as a __________.

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dichotomous key

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The science of classifying and naming organisms is ______________.

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taxonomy

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An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism? Options: Class Insecta, Order Amblygygi, Order Araneae, Order Scorpiones

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Order Araneae

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

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

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The taxon with the largest amount of organisms grouped together: Species, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

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Domain

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Smallest taxonomic group with many similar characteristics...

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species

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Arachnid with a segmented abdomen, long legs, and a tail with no stinger. Options: Whip Scorpion, Wind Scorpion, Daddy long legs, Scorpion

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Whip Scorpion

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The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

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genus and species name

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Term given to describe the 2 name naming system

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binomial nomenclature