Classification

The science of classification is known as ________.

• taxidermy

• taxonomy

• organization

• dichotomy

Scientists must classify organisms in order to make it easier to study and to communicate in a universal language. Also, common names can be confusing, misleading and can vary ____________________.

• daily

• by region

• on Wednesdays

• based upon the year of discovery

Dichotomous keys are used to identify unknown organisms based upon behavioral and/or physical characteristics. "Dichotomous" means having _______ choices.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The criteria that scientists use to classify organisms include morphology, evolutionary history and _________.

• DNA/genetics

• size

• shape

• physical form

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Binomial Nomenclature is the classification system developed by ____________.

• Mendel

• Darwin

• Linnaeus

• Ms. Circle-Potter

Binomial Nomenclature is a _____- part naming system used to classify organisms.

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

The scientific name for the common fruit fly is Drosophila melanogaster. What rule is being violated in the writing of this scientific name?

• Genus should NOT be capitalized.

• Species should be capitalized.

• It should be underlined.

• It should be italicized.

Latin is the primary language used to classify/name species. What is the reason for using this language?

• Everyone can speak/understand it.

• It is a dead language.

• It is old.

• It is ever-changing.

What 2 taxons are used to create a scientific name?

• Kingdom/Phylum

• Class/Order

• Family/Genus

• Genus/Species

Which taxon is the MOST inclusive of all those listed?

• species

• class

• order

• phylum