Unit 3: Classification

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What is the genus of the organism Quercus phellos?

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Quercus

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Why did scientists develop the current naming system for organisms?

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To group organisms together for easier study and understanding.

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What are organisms in the Kingdom Plantae that make their own food called?

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Autotrophs

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What do we examine when using a dichotomous key to identify organisms?

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Physical features

Front

What type of tree has large brown cones and single sharp needles?

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Spruce

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What is the classification system used to organize living things?

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Taxonomy

Front

What are the two main groups of organisms based on how they obtain food?

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Autotrophs and Heterotrophs

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world.

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What is the difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus; Prokaryotes do not.

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What is the role of a taxonomist?

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To classify and name organisms.