Classification of living things

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What is the classification system used to categorize living organisms?

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The Linnaean system, which includes hierarchical ranks such as domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

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What are the main characteristics of the kingdom Animalia?

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Multicellular, heterotrophic organisms with cells that lack cell walls.

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What is the scientific name of an organism composed of?

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The genus name followed by the species name.

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Which two groups of organisms are known to have hair?

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Primates and Rodents.

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What is the significance of the lamprey in evolutionary biology?

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The lamprey is considered to be closely related to the oldest ancestors of vertebrates.

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What type of leaf is associated with the Sweetgum tree?

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The Sweetgum leaf is star-shaped with pointed lobes.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?

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Prokaryotic organisms lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic organisms have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What are the main characteristics of the kingdom Plantae?

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Multicellular, autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis and have cell walls made of cellulose.

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What is the role of taxonomy in biology?

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Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the identification of organisms through a series of choices that lead to the correct name.