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What is a kingdom?
What is a kingdom?
- A taxonomic rank composed of phyla (correct)
- A group with common attributes
- The lowest taxonomic rank
- A taxonomic rank above Order
What is the taxonomic rank below Kingdom and above Class?
What is the taxonomic rank below Kingdom and above Class?
Phylum
Define Class in biological classification.
Define Class in biological classification.
A group or set of things with common characteristics.
What does an order represent in biological classification?
What does an order represent in biological classification?
What is the taxonomic rank between genus and order?
What is the taxonomic rank between genus and order?
What is a genus?
What is a genus?
What is the lowest taxonomic rank?
What is the lowest taxonomic rank?
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What is a kingdom?
What is a kingdom?
A taxonomic rank composed of phyla, representing a broad category of organisms.
What is a Phylum?
What is a Phylum?
A taxonomic rank below Kingdom and above Class, grouping together similar organisms.
What is a Class?
What is a Class?
A group or set of things with common characteristics, a taxonomic rank below Phylum and above Order.
What is an Order?
What is an Order?
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What is a Family?
What is a Family?
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What is a Genus?
What is a Genus?
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What is a Species?
What is a Species?
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Study Notes
Taxonomic Hierarchy
- Taxonomic classification organizes living organisms into a structured system based on shared characteristics.
- The hierarchy consists of several levels, each representing a rank of classification.
Kingdom
- Represents the highest taxonomic rank.
- Composed of smaller groups known as phyla (or divisions in plants).
Phylum
- Positioned below Kingdom and above Class in the classification hierarchy.
- Defines a major group of related organisms, particularly significant for animals.
Class
- A classification level that groups related organisms displaying similar characteristics, attributes, or traits.
- Serves as an intermediary rank between Phylum and Order.
Order
- A rank in the taxonomic hierarchy that falls below Class and above Family.
- Comprises families that share similar characteristics and are related in nature.
Family
- Taxonomically positioned between Genus and Order.
- Groups organisms that are closely related and share a common lineage.
Genus
- A classification that groups together species based on shared attributes.
- Serves as a way to cluster closely related species under a common name.
Species
- Represents the lowest taxonomic rank and is the fundamental unit of biological classification.
- Defines a group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, exhibiting shared traits and behaviors.
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