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12 Cards in this Set
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classification |
grouping things together based on their similarities |
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why do classification? |
classifying things makes them easier to study |
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taxonomy |
classification of living things, group living things by similar traits (has bones? has feathers? has wings?) |
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Taxonomy (Dichotomous) Keys |
Taxonomy (Dichotomous) Keys are used to determine the identity of an organism. Keys use traits to classify organisms. |
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dichotomy/dichotomous |
splitting in two, a division between two things. |
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Levels of classification |
Things are organized into levels of classification. The more levels two things share, the more similar they are. The levels of classification become more and more specific. |
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Organisms |
Organisms are organized into levels of classification. The more levels two organisms share, the more similar they are. |
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Organism classification |
(Least Specific) Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Genus Species (Most Specific) |
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Evolutionary similarities |
Levels of classification are determined by evolutionary similarities. The more levels two organisms share, the more closely related they are. |
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Branching trees |
Tree shows how different organisms evolved from each other. Branching trees allow scientists to visualize relationships between organisms. |
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Carolus Linnaeus |
Carolus Linnaeus was a pioneer of Taxonomy. He developed organism naming system that is used today. |
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Linnaeus Naming System |
Every organism has two names (in italics) 1st Genus--group of organisms that are closely related. 2nd: Species--distinct feature of the species.
In writing, capitalize the name of the Genus but not the name of the species.
(for example, Homo sapiens) |
