Taxonomy and Classification

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Who is known as the father of taxonomy?

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Linnaeus

Front

What type of organism has cells that lack a nucleus?

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Prokaryote

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On what basis are organisms classified?

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Similarities and evolutionary relationships

Front

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

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

Front

What is a large category of classification that includes animals, plants, and fungi?

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Kingdom

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What is the highest level of classification?

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Domain

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What is the second level of classification after Domain?

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Kingdom

Front

What is the term for organisms that have a nucleus in their cells?

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Eukaryote

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What classification level comes after Family?

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Genus

Front

What is the smallest unit of classification?

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Species