Taxonomy

the science of grouping and naming organisms

• taxonomy

• classification

• dichotomous key

• phylum

the largest classification category

• Kindgom

• Phylum

• Order

• Species

the smallest, most specific classification category

• Genus

• Phylum

• Order

• Species

Subdivision of a kingdom

• Genus

• Phylum

• Order

• Species

Subdivision of a class

• Genus

• Phylum

• Order

• Species

Which of the following is the correct order from broadest to smallest?

• Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Phylum

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

• Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Class, Family, Genus, Species

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Binomial nomenclature is made up of a species

• Family & Order

• Phylum & Class

• Kingdom & Species

• Genus & Species

Which of the following is a reason scientists use scientific names as opposed to their common names?

• Scientists around the world use the same names so there is no language barrier

• No two species have the same name, so there is no confusion about which organism is being studied

• Scientific names can help you know which organisms are related if they share a common genus name

• All of the above

Dandelion, What kingdom does it belongs to?

• Plant Kingdom
• Animal Kingdom
• Fungi Kingdom
• Protista Kingdom

Mosquito  belongs to what kingdom?

• Animal Kingdom
• Plant Kingdom
• Fungi Kingdom
• Protista Kingdom