Classification

On a scale of 1-10, how confident do you feel about the standards and topics discussed in class this week?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 5-6

• 7-8

• 9-10

Would you prefer to learn via Nearpod or another method?

• Nearpod

• Another method

Taxonomy is the science of ____________, ____________, and ____________ organisms

• Viewing

• Naming

• Describing

• Classifying

What is the highest level of classification in the taxonomic system?

• Species

• Domain

• Class

• Kingdom

The binomial nomenclature (scientific name) of an organism consists of which of the following levels of its taxonomy?

• Species

• Order

• Domain

• Genus

• Phylum

Based on this organisms taxonomy, what is its scientific name?

Domain: Eukarya

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Delphinidae

Genus: Orcinus

Species: orca

• Animalia Chordata

• Genus species

• Orcinus orca

• Delphinidae orca

According to this branching diagram, which organism is MOST closely related to the lizard?

• Perch

• Chimp

• Salamander

• Hagfish

Identify Bird D with the use of the dichotomous key.

• Black Skimmer

• Baird's Sparrow

• Bald Eagle

• Osprey