Unit 8 Review

Classification & Taxonomy Review

Domain has the most species in it's level, so it's the LEAST specific

Species is the MOST specific

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It's all in the name

Say my name, say my name!!

The Scientific Name

To avoid confusion, scientist Carolus Linneaus created the scientific name.

2 parts = Genus + Species Example = Canis lupus = Dog
*Genus always comes first

Open Ended

1. Based on the chart, which animal(s) is/are most closely related to a tiger? 

2. How do you know?

Open Ended

1. Which animal is most closely related to a house cat?

2. How do you know?

Drag and Drop

What is the scientific name for the alien with 3 eyes?​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Alienus fuzzicus

Alienus stripicus

Alienus quadlegicus

Open Ended

Do any of the organisms on the cladogram belong to the same genus? 

How do you know? 

Open Ended

Which two members of the canis group have the most recent common ancestor?

Open Ended

Is a dog more closely related to a coyote or a common fox?  How do you know?

Open Ended

1. Is a red wolf or a domestic dog more closely related to a common fox?