Taxonomy

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What is Taxonomy?

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

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What is the correct order of taxonomic ranks from least related to most related?

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

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Which taxonomic group contains the greatest variety of organisms?

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Kingdom.

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Which taxonomic group contains the most closely related organisms?

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Species.

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What is a Genus?

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A Genus is a rank in the biological classification that groups together species that are closely related.

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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 a Family in taxonomy?

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A Family is a higher taxonomic rank that groups together related genera (plural of genus).

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What is an Order in taxonomy?

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An Order is a taxonomic rank that groups together families sharing certain characteristics.

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What is a Phylum?

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A Phylum is a taxonomic rank that groups together organisms based on major body plans and structural features.

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What is a Kingdom in taxonomy?

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A Kingdom is a high-level taxonomic category that groups together all forms of life sharing fundamental traits.