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part1 classification
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Class | Taxonomic group that contains one or more related orders |
| Taxonomy | Branch of biology that identifies, names, and classifies species based on their natural relationships |
| Taxon | Named group of organisms such as a phylum, genus or species |
| Phylum | Taxonomic group of related classes |
| Order | Taxonomic group that contains related families |
| Division | Taxonomic term used instead of phylum to group related classes of plants and bacteria |
| Family | Taxonomic group of similar related genera that is similar than an order and larger than genus |
| Classification | Grouping of organisms objects based on a set of criteria that helps organize , communicate and retain information |
| Genus | Taxonomic group of closely related species with a common ancestor |
| Binomial Nomenclature | System of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms |
| Kingdoms | Taxonomic Group of related phyla divisions |
| Domain | An area of territory owned or controlled by a ruler or government |