Classification

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What is the definition of Taxonomy?

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The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things.

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What are the 8 levels of classification from broadest to most specific?

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

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What type of organism is multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophic, and has no cell wall?

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Animal.

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What is a Species?

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A specific group of plants or animals that have some things in common.

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Which taxon has more organisms: Family or Phylum?

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Phylum.

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What is a Domain in biological classification?

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The highest taxonomic rank, which groups organisms based on fundamental characteristics.

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What is a Kingdom in biological classification?

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A major taxonomic category that groups together all forms of life having certain fundamental characteristics in common.

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What is a Phylum?

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A taxonomic rank below Kingdom and above Class, grouping together organisms that share a basic body plan.

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What is a Class in biological classification?

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A taxonomic rank below Phylum and above Order, grouping together related orders.

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What is an Order in biological classification?

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A taxonomic rank below Class and above Family, grouping together related families.