Classification and Taxonomy Quiz

Artificial Classification- classification based on easily observed characteristics -appearance, hairiness, colour, number of legs and wings, body segmentation, venation (plants)

Natural Classification- Classification based on natural ______ between organisms based on both internal and external characteristics -development, life cycle, evolutionary history, physiology (the function of organisms and their parts), anatomy (shapes and body structures), genomes (DNA)

Taxonomic Key (AKA Dichotomous Key) -paired ______ that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms

______ occur singly.

To organize the rich diversity of living things systematically so that they can be studied and understood better

What is the purpose of classification in biology?

What is artificial classification based on?

What does natural classification consider for grouping organisms?

What is the purpose of a taxonomic key (dichotomous key)?

What does artificial classification focus on?