Classification and Taxonomy

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What is a group of organisms that look alike and can reproduce among themselves?

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Species

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What is the correct order of the levels of classification?

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

Front

What are scientific names written using?

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Genus and species

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What happens to the variety of organisms as you move down the classification pyramid?

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Decreases

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What is taxonomy?

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A classification system based on shared characteristics

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What is the highest level of classification?

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Kingdom

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What is the second level of classification?

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Phylum

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What level of classification comes after Family?

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Genus

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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Genus is a group of related species, while species is a specific organism.