Classification

The science of classifying living things is called___.

• identication

• classification

• taxonomy

• speciation

Scientific names are written in what language?

• English

• Greek

• Arabic

• Latin

The lowest hierarchy level in biological classification is the ______ .

• genus

• species

• family

• order

An organism that breaks down dead and dying organic matter, which it then absorbs, is in the kingdom ______ .

• fungi

• plantae

• animalia

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

Using this dichotomous key, identity the name of the circled fish.

• band-tail puffer
• spotted goat fish
• peacock flounder
• trumpet fish

• A

• B

• C

• D

An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?

• Class Insecta
• Order Amblygygi
• Order Araneae
• Order Scorpiones

What is the name of bird W?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the scientific name of housefly?

• Musca domestica
• Insect domestica
• Animalia domestica
• Diptera domestica