1.2 Classification Systems Vocabulary

A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.

• Domain

• Taxonomy

• Species

• Genus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The process of grouping things based on their similarities.

• Classification

• Evolution

• Taxonomy

• Determine

A taxonomic category that names a group of similar, closely-related organisms.

• Classification

• Domain

• Binomial Nomenclature

• Genus

The classification system in which each organism is given a unique, two-part scientific name indicating its genus and species.

• Genus

• Binomial Nomenclature

• Species

• Taxonomy

The scientific study of how living things are classified.

• Convergent Evolution

• Domain

• Taxonomy

• Classification

The most basic level of organization in the classification of organisms.

• Genus

• Species

• Determine

• Domain

Change over time; the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.

• Evolution

• Classification

• Taxonomy

• Convergent Evolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

To arrive at an answer by doing research.

• Characteristic

• Determine

• Genus

• Domain

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The process by which unrelated organisms evolve similar characteristics.

• Species

• Taxonomy

• Classification

• Convergent Evolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2