Biological Classification Flashcards

Front

All living things are divided into how many kingdoms?

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Five kingdoms: Animals, Fungi, Monera, Plants, and Protists.

Front

What is the order of classification from kingdom to species?

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

Front

What is a binomial name?

Back

A unique name for each species consisting of two Latin words, written in italics.

Front

What is the first part of a binomial name?

Back

The genus.

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What is the second part of a binomial name?

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The species.

Front

What is required for an animal to be classified as a vertebrate?

Back

It must have a backbone.

Front

List the characteristics of birds.

Back

1. Warm-blooded 2. Have feathers 3. Breathe using their lungs 4. Lay hard-shelled eggs