Taxonomic Classification and Hierarchy Quiz

Taxonomic Hierarchy

• The hierarchy of steps in the classification process is described as taxonomic hierarchy.

Taxonomic Categories

• Each category in the taxonomic hierarchy is referred to as a taxon.
• Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species are the common taxonomic categories.

Grouping of Organisms

• A group of organisms sharing common features is described as a taxonomic group.

Taxonomic Categories Exceptions

• Variety is NOT a common taxonomic category.

Species Category

• Species is the lowest category in the taxonomic hierarchy for all organisms.

Organism Placement

• Organisms are placed in various categories in the taxonomic hierarchy based on their shared characteristics.
• The basic requirement for placing an organism in various categories is the presence of shared characteristics.

Taxonomic Groups Representation

• Taxonomic groups/categories represent a group of organisms sharing common features.

Plant Kingdom Classification

• The classification of organisms in the plant kingdom is described as botanical classification.

Animal Kingdom Classification

• The classification of organisms in the animal kingdom is described as zoological classification.