18.1 Flash cards Group A

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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It is a system that gives every species a unique two-part name that identifies it. The first part is the genus, and the second part is the species descriptor.

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Name each taxon in the Linnaean system of classification, from most general to most specific.

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kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

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What are some limitations of the Linnaean classification system?

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It only accounts for physical and structural similarities between organisms, which can be the result of convergent evolution and therefore not indicative of relatedness

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Compare How is a scientific name similar to an address that includes city and state?

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A state has many cities as a genus has many species. Like species descriptors, city names cannot be used alone because the same city names can occur in different states, as with Portland (Maine and Oregon)

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Recognize Why is a standardized taxonomic system important to the scientific community?

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Having a standardized way of organizing and referring to species allows scientists to communicate clearly their findings about a particular organism.