Classification

Why do scientists classify living things?

• It helps scientists trap species to study
• It is easier to study organisms when grouped 
• It is a good way to keep organisms calm
• It is helpful when dissecting an organism

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Who came up with binomial nomenclature?

• Aristotle
• Mendel
• Watson
• Linneaus

What taxa are in a scientific name?

• Genus and Kingdom
• Species and Family 
• Species and Class
• Genus and Species

Which taxa has more organisms, family or phylum?

• phylum
• family
• they are equal
• not enough information to answer

What are the 8 levels of classification of living things from most general to most specific?

• domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
• domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genius, species
• domain, kingdom, phamily, class, order, family, genus, species
• domain, king, phillip, class, order, family, genus, species

The scientific name for water bear is Hypsibius dujardini.  What is its genus?

• Hypsibius 
• dujardini
• water 
• tardigrade

Who is the closest relative to the birds?

• crocodiles
• sharks
• fish
• amphibians

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Who is the closest relative to the sharks?

• crocodiles
• sharks
• ray-finned fish
• amphibians

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The 2-part naming system developed by Linneus is known as:

• dichotomous key
• taxonomy
• binomial nomenclature
• classification

Use the dichotomous key above to classify the unknown organism in the picture

• Kentuckyus
• Californius
• WalaWala
• Beverlus

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