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Artificial Classification- classification based on easily observed characteristics -appearance, hairiness, colour, number of legs and wings, body segmentation, venation (plants)
Artificial Classification- classification based on easily observed characteristics -appearance, hairiness, colour, number of legs and wings, body segmentation, venation (plants)
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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)
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)
relationships
Taxonomic Key (AKA Dichotomous Key) -paired ______ that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms
Taxonomic Key (AKA Dichotomous Key) -paired ______ that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms
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______ occur singly.
______ occur singly.
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To organize the rich diversity of living things systematically so that they can be studied and understood better
To organize the rich diversity of living things systematically so that they can be studied and understood better
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What is the purpose of classification in biology?
What is the purpose of classification in biology?
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What is artificial classification based on?
What is artificial classification based on?
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What does natural classification consider for grouping organisms?
What does natural classification consider for grouping organisms?
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What is the purpose of a taxonomic key (dichotomous key)?
What is the purpose of a taxonomic key (dichotomous key)?
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What does artificial classification focus on?
What does artificial classification focus on?
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