Biology Flashcards: Hierarchical Classification
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What system did Linnaeus introduce for grouping species?

  • A classification for ecosystems
  • A hierarchy of animals
  • A method for species interaction
  • A system for grouping species (correct)

Linnaeus' system grouped species into?

increasingly broad categories beginning with domain

The Linnaean Hierarchy includes: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and ______.

Species

Domain is the narrowest category in the Linnaean hierarchy.

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Species is the narrowest category in the Linnaean classification system.

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A taxonomic unit at any level of hierarchy is called?

<p>a taxon (plural taxa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hierarchical Classification Overview

  • Linnaeus pioneered a systematic approach to group various species for clarity in biological classification.
  • The structure comprises increasingly broad categories, starting from domain and extending to species.

Linnaean Hierarchy

  • The classification system is structured as follows: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

Taxonomic Categories

  • Domain: Represents the broadest level of classification.
  • Species: Represents the most specific level within the hierarchy.

Taxonomic Units

  • Any unit within the hierarchical classification is termed a taxon (plural: taxa), which includes all levels from domain to species.

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Test your knowledge on the Linnaean system of hierarchical classification with these flashcards. Learn about the structure of biological classification from domain down to species and understand how each category groups various organisms. Perfect for biology students needing to reinforce their understanding of taxonomy.

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