Classification of Living Things

Front

Why do we classify living things?

Back

To make finding information easier.

Front

In a scientific name, what group does the FIRST name identify?

Back

Genus.

Front

To what genus does a Banana tree belong?

Back

Musa.

Front

What are the 3 Domains of living things?

Back

Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.

Front

What is a dichotomous key?

Back

A tool for identifying/classifying organisms.

Front

What is the highest level of classification in the Linnaean system?

Back

Domain.

Front

What are the 5 Kingdoms of living things?

Back

Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.

Front

What is the purpose of a scientific name?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between genus and species?

Back

Genus is a group of related species, while species is the specific name of an organism.

Front

What is taxonomy?

Back

The science of classifying and naming organisms.