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Taxonomy is the science of grouping and naming organisms based on __________
similarities
Who was the first person to group or classify organisms?
Aristotle
What is Linnaeus' contribution to taxonomy?
Designed a new classification system with a hierarchy of 7 taxonomic levels.
Taxa in correct order (largest to smallest) are: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, ______
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Members of the same ______ can mate and produce fertile offspring.
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The scientific name of an organism is the _____ and _______ of the organism.
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This system of naming is called the ________
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A group of related species are in the same _______
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A group of related families are in the same ______
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A group of related phyla are in the same ______
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What is the definition of classification?
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What is binomial nomenclature?
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Who developed the first method of classification based on habitat?
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What field of biology involves grouping and naming organisms?
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What does 'genus' consist of?
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What did Linnaeus design to classify organisms?
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Which two organisms are most closely related?
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What three taxa do all four organisms have in common?
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Which taxon includes animals with backbones?
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Write the scientific name for the house cat.
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Earthworms, hydras, grasshoppers, and humans all belong to which kingdom?
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Within which category do organisms show the least variation in characteristics?
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The scientific name of any organism consists of its...
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Canis familiaris and Canis latrans are members of the same ______, but different species.
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Animals that have a dorsal nerve cord (spinal cord) are classified as what?
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Provide an example of a Chordate.
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Give an example of an Annelid.
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Provide an example of an Arthropod.
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Give an example of a Coelenterate.
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Name two organisms that are members of the Protist Kingdom.
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According to the modern, 6 Kingdom system of classification, which two are classified as plants?
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The proper order for the classification of organisms is....
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In which group would there be the greatest similarity between members in terms of structure?
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The 'basic group' referred to the statement of 'organisms that can mate with each other and produce fertile offspring' is a _______.
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What is the basis of classifying organisms in the same basic group?
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Study Notes
Taxonomy and Classification
- Taxonomy groups and names organisms based on similarities.
- Aristotle was the first to classify organisms, pioneering early classification methods.
- Linnaeus developed a hierarchical classification system with seven taxonomic levels: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
Taxonomic Units
- Members of the same species can mate and produce fertile offspring.
- Scientific names consist of both the genus and species of an organism.
- Binomial nomenclature is the system used for naming organisms with a two-part name.
Grouping Relationships
- Related species belong to the same genus.
- Related families are classified under the same order.
- Related phyla are grouped within the same kingdom.
Classification Definitions
- Classification involves grouping objects or information based on similarities.
- Taxonomy is the branch of biology responsible for grouping and naming organisms.
- A genus consists of a group of related species.
Characteristics and Examples
- Animals with backbones belong to the phylum Chordata.
- Chordates encompass vertebrates like snakes.
- Annelids include earthworms, while arthropods are represented by crabs and insects.
- Coelenterates include organisms like jellyfish.
- The Protist Kingdom features organisms such as paramecia and euglenas.
Modern Classification System
- In the modern six-kingdom system, plants are represented by ferns and maple trees.
- Organisms display least variation in traits within the species category.
- The basic group that can mate and produce fertile offspring is also defined as a species.
Taxonomic Similarity
- The greatest similarity in structure among organisms is found within a species.
- Homologous structures, common ancestry, life cycles, evolutionary history, and behavior serve as bases for classifying organisms.
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