Taxonomy and Classification - Review
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Biology
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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is taxonomy?
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Taxonomy is the science of classifying living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dichotomous key?
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A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the identification of organisms by answering a series of questions that lead to the correct name.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are physical characteristics?
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Physical characteristics are observable traits of an organism, such as size, shape, color, and structure.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct order of classification from least specific to most specific?
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The correct order is: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who developed the binomial nomenclature system?
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Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature system, which gives each species a two-part scientific name.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between genus and species?
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Genus is a group of closely related species, while species is the most specific classification, identifying a single type of organism.
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What is a taxon?
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A taxon is a group of one or more populations of organisms that form a unit in the biological classification system.
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