Classification of Living Things

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What is the smallest and most specific group in the classification system?

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species

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Why do we classify living things?

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To make finding information easier.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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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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Mosquito belongs to what kingdom?

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Animal Kingdom.

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Human beings and Insects belong to which Domain?

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Eukarya.

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What is the highest taxonomic rank in the classification system?

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Domain.

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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 a genus?

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A group of species that are closely related.

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What is the purpose of binomial nomenclature?

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To provide a unique and universal name for each species.

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What kingdom do plants belong to?

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Plant Kingdom.