Classification and Taxonomy Quiz

What is the science of naming and classifying things?

A ________ key is used to determine the identity of an organism.

________ is the broadest level of classification and ________ is the most specific.

Why does taxonomy use the Latin language?

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Humans are classified in the Kingdom Animalia, the Phylum Chordata, the Class ________, the Order Primates, and the Family Hominidae.

What does an organism’s scientific name consist of? Why are scientific names useful?

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Which organisms would be more closely related—organisms in the same kingdom or organisms in the same phylum? Why?

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In addition to observable traits, scientists use ________ to classify living things.

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Scientists have used the eight levels of classification for more than 200 years. When might the system be updated?

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It’s estimated that more than 2/3 of all classified organisms are insects. A(n) ________ is a scientist who specializes in studying insects.