7-2 Classification of Organisms Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the mnemonic 'Kings Play Chess On Fine-Grained Sand' help to remember?

The characteristics of fungi

The kingdoms of life

The seven levels of classification (correct)

The scientific names of organisms

What is the scientific name for the European white water lily?

Nymphaea alba

What genus does the European white water lily belong to?

Nymphaea

When scientists classify organisms, what do they arrange them into?

orderly groups Signup and view all the answers

By what characteristics did Linnaeus attempt to classify all known organisms?

their shared characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific name for the common house cat?

Felis domesticus Signup and view all the answers

What does the order Carnivora contain?

all animals whose ancestors had special teeth for tearing meat Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest, most general group in the classifications used by biologists?

kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What is the species name in the scientific name Felis domesticus?

domesticus Signup and view all the answers

What science is Linnaeus known for founding?

the science of taxonomy Signup and view all the answers

The seven levels of classification, from general to specific, are __________.

kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species Signup and view all the answers

How do fungi obtain nutrients?

by absorbing them from their surroundings Signup and view all the answers

What are Plantae, Animalia, and Protista?

all names of kingdoms Signup and view all the answers

What kingdom do molds and mushrooms belong to?

Fungi Signup and view all the answers

What do bacteria lack compared to all other living things?

nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrowest level of classification?

species Signup and view all the answers

What naming system did Linnaeus use to name organisms?

two-part scientific names Signup and view all the answers

What is the science of identifying, classifying, and naming living things called?

taxonomy Signup and view all the answers

What are special guides used by taxonomists to aid in identifying unknown organisms called?

dichotomous key Signup and view all the answers

Classification is the arrangement of organisms into orderly groups based on their __________.

similarities Signup and view all the answers

Scientific names are either written in __________.

Greek or Latin Signup and view all the answers

In the scientific name Mephitis mephitis, what do the names specify?

genus and species Signup and view all the answers

How many common names can a specific organism have?

many common names and only one scientific name Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific name for a specific species of dinosaur?

Tyrannosaurus rex Signup and view all the answers

What thrives in hot springs and other extreme environments?

an archaebacteris Signup and view all the answers

To what kingdom does a pine tree belong?

Kingdom Plantae Signup and view all the answers

How do organisms in the kingdom Animalia typically move?

by themselves and have advanced nervous systems Signup and view all the answers

What method can be used to identify an unknown organism?

by working through pairs of descriptive statements and their alternative responses Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classification Mnemonic

"Kings Play Chess On Fine-Grained Sand" helps remember the seven levels of classification: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

Scientific Naming

The scientific name for the European white water lily is Nymphaea alba; "Nymphaea" is its genus.
Felis domesticus refers to the common house cat, with "domesticus" indicating the species.
Scientific names are usually derived from Greek or Latin and consist of two parts: genus and species.
A specific organism can have many common names but only one scientific name.

Taxonomy and Classification

Taxonomy is the science dedicated to identifying, classifying, and naming living organisms.
Linnaeus is recognized as the founder of taxonomy, emphasizing shared characteristics for classification.
Organisms are grouped into orderly categories based on similarities.

Levels of Classification

The largest and most general classification group is the kingdom.
The narrowest classification level is the species.
The order Carnivora comprises animals with specialized teeth for tearing meat.

Biological Kingdoms

Major kingdoms include Plantae, Animalia, and Protista.
Organisms in the kingdom Fungi, such as molds and mushrooms, absorb nutrients from their surroundings.
Bacteria are distinguished by the absence of nuclei and are unique from other living things.
Archaebacteria thrive in extreme conditions like hot springs.

Identifying Organisms

Taxonomists use dichotomous keys to identify unknown organisms through a series of descriptive statements.
Scientific classification aids in understanding the relationships and characteristics of various organisms.

Animal Kingdom Characteristics

Organisms in the kingdom Animalia typically exhibit self-movement and possess advanced nervous systems to interact with their environment.

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Test your knowledge on the classification of organisms with these flashcards. Learn key mnemonics and specific scientific names, such as the European white water lily. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of taxonomy and how organisms are organized in the biological sciences.