Questions and Answers
What is the smallest classification group?
Species
What is the next smallest classification group after order?
Family
What is binomial nomenclature?
Two part name system
Every living organism has what classification groups as its name?
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What is the first letter of every genus name?
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What is the first letter of every species name?
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Study Notes
Biological Classification Overview
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Smallest Classification Group: Species is the most specific taxonomic rank, identifying a single type of organism.
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Classification Hierarchy: After order, the next smallest classification group is family, which groups related genera.
Nomenclature System
- Binomial Nomenclature: A two-part naming system used to uniquely identify species, consisting of the genus name followed by the species identifier.
Naming Conventions
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Genus & Species Identification: Every living organism’s name includes its genus and species, which provides a standardized way to refer to that organism.
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Capitalization Rules:
- The first letter of the genus name is always capitalized to signify its rank.
- The first letter of the species name is never capitalized, distinguishing it from the genus.
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