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Chp 17.1
Vocab by Brandon Kiedrawski
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | The grouping of objects or information based on similarities |
| Taxonomy | The branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their different characteristics |
| Binomial nomenclature | Two-word naming system |
| Genus | Consists of a group of similar species. |
| Specific epithet | The second word in binomial nomenclature |
| Family | Next largest taxon after genus, consists of a group of similar genera |
| Order | A taxon of similar families. |
| Class | A taxon of simple orders |
| Phylum | A taxon of similar classes |
| Division | Used instead of phylum |
| Kingdom | A taxon of similar phyla and divisions |