Agriscience 2: Taxonomy & KY Wildlife

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What is camouflage?

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A technique used by animals to blend in with their surroundings.

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List 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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In which kingdom are all animals classified?

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Animalia.

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What phylum do vertebrates belong to?

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Chordata.

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What is a habitat?

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A place where an organism lives.

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Define taxonomy.

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is the purpose of classification in biology?

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To organize and categorize living organisms for easier study and understanding.

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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A genus is a group of related species, while a species is the most specific level of classification.

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What is the role of the domain in the classification system?

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It is the highest taxonomic rank that groups organisms based on fundamental differences.

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Name the three domains of life.

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.