Dichotomous Keys

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What is the largest grouping of organisms?

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Domain

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What is the smallest grouping of organisms?

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Species

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What is the first part of a scientific name called?

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Genus

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What is the second part of a scientific name called?

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Species

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What is the term for the two-name naming system in biology?

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Binomial nomenclature

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What should you do when typing a scientific name?

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Capitalize the first word and italicize the whole thing.

Front

What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world by answering a series of questions.

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What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

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To help identify organisms based on their characteristics.

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What is an example of a domain in the classification of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.

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What is an example of a genus?

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Canis (the genus for dogs and wolves).