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7 Cards in this Set
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Classification
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Classification is the process of grouping things based on their similarities.
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Taxonomy
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The scientific study of how living things are classified is called taxonomy.
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Binomial Nomenclature
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A naming system where each organism is given a two part name. This was created by Carolus Linnaeus.
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Species
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A species is a group of similar organisms that can mate an produce fertile offspring in nature.
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Evolution
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This process by which species gradually change over time.
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Genus
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A genus is a classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms.
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Taxonomic Key
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A taxonomic key is a series of paired statements that describes the physical characteristics of different oganisms.
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