Taxonomy and Classification Review

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What is the correct order of the levels of classification?

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

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To which kingdom do marine sponges belong?

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Animalia

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In the scientific name Acer saccharum, what does 'saccharum' represent?

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Species

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What are the two levels of classification used in scientific names?

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Genus and Species

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What are the two highest level taxa in the Linnaean system?

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Phylum and Kingdom

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize living organisms for easier study and understanding.

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What is a genus?

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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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The most specific level of classification, representing a group of organisms that can interbreed.

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What is the difference between a kingdom and a domain?

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A domain is a higher taxonomic rank than a kingdom, encompassing multiple kingdoms.