Classification (levels and naming)

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What are the two categories that make up a scientific name?

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Genus and Species

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In the scientific name Canis lupus, what is the genus name?

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Canis

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In the scientific name Acer rubrum, what is the species name?

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rubrum

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What is the largest taxonomic rank?

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Domain

Front

On what basis do biologists group living things?

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Shared Characteristics

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What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature?

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To provide a unique and universally accepted name for each species.

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What is the taxonomic rank immediately below Domain?

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Kingdom

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya

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What is the difference between genus and species in scientific classification?

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Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific level of classification.

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What is the significance of the species name in a scientific name?

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It identifies the specific organism within the genus.