Classification & Taxonomy

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What is the main difference between sharks and ray-finned fish?

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Sharks have a cartilaginous skeleton, while ray-finned fish have a bony skeleton.

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Who developed the binomial naming system in taxonomy?

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Linnaeus is known as the Father of Taxonomy and developed the binomial naming system.

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List the 8 levels of classification from broadest to most specific.

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

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What is the first part of a scientific name?

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The first part is the genus.

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What is the second part of a scientific name?

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The second part is the species.

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If two organisms are in the same phylum, what can we infer about their classification?

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They must be in the same kingdom.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is a genus?

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A genus is a group of species that are closely related and share a common ancestor.

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What is a species?

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A species is the most specific level of classification, representing a group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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Classification helps scientists organize and understand the diversity of life.