Perch Classification Flashcards
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What is the Kingdom classification of Perch?

  • Animalia (correct)
  • Protista
  • Plantae
  • Fungi

    • What is the Phylum of Perch?

    Chordata

    What Class do Perch belong to?

    Osteichthyes

    What is the Order classification of Perch?

    <p>Perciformes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Family classification of Perch?

    <p>Embiotocidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Genus of Perch?

    <p>Perca</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Species of Perch?

    <p>Flavescens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Scientific Name of Perch?

    <p>Perca Flavescens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classification of Perch

    • The perch belongs to the Kingdom Animalia, indicating it is a complex multicellular organism.
    • It is categorized under the Phylum Chordata, characterized by having a notochord, which eventually develops into a vertebral column in most species.
    • The Class Osteichthyes identifies perch as bony fish, distinguishable from cartilaginous fish like sharks and rays.
    • Within the Order Perciformes, perch are part of a diverse group known as perch-like fishes, featuring a variety of species.
    • The Family Embiotocidae includes surfperches, highlighting that perch has kinship within this specific fish family.
    • The Genus Perca refers specifically to the genus that includes several species of perch, emphasizing their biodiversity.
    • The Species Flavescens is the specific designation for yellow perch, which provides detailed identification within the genus.
    • The complete Scientific Name is Perca flavescens, following the binomial nomenclature system used for classifying organisms, where the genus is capitalized and the species is lowercased.

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    Test your knowledge on the taxonomy of perch with these flashcards. Learn about the classification levels from Kingdom to Species. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of the scientific naming conventions in biology.

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