Q2 - Test 2 (Taxonomy, Cladograms, Dichotomous Key)

This is a tool that helps us identify organisms based on only physical characteristics.

• Dichotomous Key

• Cladogram

• Phylogenetic Tree

• Radiogram

This diagram shows how closely related organisms are based on common ancestry and physical traits.

• Dichotomous Tree

• Cladogram

• Evogram

• Diversity Clock

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A group that includes a common ancestor and all the descendants (living and extinct) of that ancestor.

• Physical Group

• Domain

• Taxon

• Clade

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A group of similar organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring that as adults can reproduce.

• Genus

• Kingdom

• Species

• Clade

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

In a cladogram, the base of the diagram and all splits represent...

• Descendants

• Common Ancestors

• Aunts & Uncles

• Genetics

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

This taxonomic group is the most inclusive (biggest)

• Kingdom

• Order

• Species

• Domain

A two-word naming system developed by Carl Linnaeus.

• Quintominal nomenclature

• Binomial nomenclature

• Taxon Derivatives

• Names

The grouping of objects or information based on similarities.

• Cladogram

• Evolution

• Classification

• Similarism

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on their characteristics.

• Phylogeny

• Taxonomy

• Ecology

• Climatology

What taxonomic level is right below the Domain level and above the phylum level?

• Class

• Species

• Genus

• Kingdom