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 most specific level of classification?

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Species is the most specific level of classification.

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Who first proposed binomial nomenclature?

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Carolus Linnaeus proposed binomial nomenclature as a way of classifying organisms.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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Binomial nomenclature is a two-name naming system used to identify species, consisting of the genus name and the species name.

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What is the genus name in Canis lupus?

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The genus name is Canis.

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

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The 8 levels of classification are: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is a domain in taxonomy?

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A domain is the highest taxonomic rank, which groups organisms based on fundamental differences in their cellular organization.

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What is a kingdom in taxonomy?

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A kingdom is a major taxonomic category that groups together organisms that share certain fundamental traits.

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What is a phylum in taxonomy?

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A phylum is a taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class, grouping organisms based on major body plans.

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What is a class in taxonomy?

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A class is a taxonomic rank below phylum and above order, grouping organisms that share common characteristics.