Classification

Grouping things based on their similarities.

• taxonomy

• classification

• genus

• species

The study of how living things are classified.

• taxonomy

• classification

• genus

• species

The classification grouping of closely related species.

• taxonomy

• classification

• genus

• species

The classification grouping of similar organisms that can produce offspring that will also be able to reproduce.

• taxonomy

• classification

• genus

• species

What is binomial nomenclature?

• system used to organize books in the library

• system used to track dogs

• system used to name organisms

• system used for extinct animals

Which is the correct classification order? (remember your mnemonic device sentence)

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

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

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

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

Who was the scientist that developed the classification system back in the 18th century?

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Robert Hooke

• Ms. Ihlefeld

Which of the following are the 3 groupings of organisms?

• Mushroom

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

What are the 3 criteria for grouping organisms?

• type of cell

• where they live

• number of cells

• How they get their food

Which kingdom is defined as a eukaryote that contains a cell wall, chloroplasts and a large vacuole?

• Fungi

• Protist

• Animal

• Plant