Classification & Dichotomous Key Test

Front

What is the most specific level of classification?

Back

Species

Front

What word fits between phylum and order in the classification hierarchy?

Back

Class

Front

When scientists group organisms by similarities, what process are they using?

Back

Classification

Front

What is the smallest unit of an organism?

Back

Organelle

Front

How many steps should a Dichotomous Key have?

Back

One less than the number of organisms being identified.

Front

What is the highest level of classification?

Back

Domain

Front

What is the purpose of a Dichotomous Key?

Back

To identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead to the correct name.

Front

What is a taxon?

Back

A group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms.

Front

What is the difference between genus and species?

Back

Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific classification.

Front

What is the classification level below kingdom?

Back

Phylum