5 Questions
What is the science of classifying organisms called?
Taxonomy
Who is the inventor of the hierarchical taxonomic classification system?
Carl Linnaeus
How are organisms divided in the taxonomic classification system?
In a hierarchical model, becoming more specific as the groups progress
What are the three large categories called domains in the taxonomic classification system?
Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
What does the term 'taxonomy' literally mean?
Arrangement law
Study Notes
Taxonomy and Classification
- The science of classifying organisms is called taxonomy.
- The hierarchical taxonomic classification system was invented by Carolus Linnaeus.
Taxonomic Classification System
- Organisms are divided into a hierarchical system of classification, with each level becoming more specific.
- The three large categories, also called domains, in the taxonomic classification system are:
- Archaea
- Bacteria
- Eukarya
Meaning of Taxonomy
- The term 'taxonomy' literally means "arrangement law" or "arrangement science".
Test your knowledge of taxonomic classification levels with this quiz. Explore the hierarchical system from domain to species and enhance your understanding of taxonomy.
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