Classification Recap

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What does the term 'sapiens' represent in the scientific name 'Homo sapiens'?

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Species name.

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Can two animals in the same family be in the same order?

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Yes, they will always be in the same order.

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Can two animals in the same family be in the same genus?

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No, they might not be in the same genus.

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What larger group do all animals in 'Aves' belong to?

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Animalia.

Front

To which class do northern cardinals belong?

Back

Aves.

Front

What classification term does 'Eukarya' represent for the Northern Cardinal?

Back

Domain.

Front

What is the highest taxonomic rank in the biological classification system?

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Domain.

Front

What is the order that includes all songbirds?

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Passeriformes.

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What is the difference between genus and species in biological classification?

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

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What is the classification hierarchy from broadest to most specific?

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