Intro to Classification

Front

What is the process of giving living things a two-part scientific name called?

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Binomial nomenclature

Front

List the levels of classification in order from most broad to most specific.

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

Front

Which animal is least closely related to the Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) and Coyote (Canis latrans)?

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Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus)

Front

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

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Spruce

Front

What is the largest taxon of organisms?

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Domain

Front

What is the smallest group of organisms in classification?

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Species

Front

What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

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

Front

What is the classification level that comes after Kingdom?

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Phylum

Front

What is the classification level that comes before Species?

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Genus

Front

What is the main difference between a cladogram and a phylogenetic tree?

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A cladogram shows relationships based on shared characteristics, while a phylogenetic tree shows evolutionary relationships.