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SLS Bio11 Taxonomy (your initials)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| binomial nomenclature | Is when two words are used to name and describe a specific species.the first word names the genus and the second one names the specific epithet |
| biochemical relationship | it is the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in any specific living organisms |
| class | the third level in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| embryological relationship | it compares an embryo to different specis that live in the same habitat. |
| eukaryotic cell | an organisms whose cells or cell contain a working nucleus. |
| evolutionary relationship | it is a table that describes the relationships between different organisms |
| family | the third last group in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| genus | the second last group in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| homologous structure | it is when different organisms have the same dna organ or bone that are very similar that might help aid finding a common ancestor. |
| kingdom | the second level in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| order | the 5th level in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| phylum | division used for plants and the 3rd level in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| prokaryotic cell | a cell that doesnt have a nucleus. |
| species | the most specific and last level in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| sub-phylum | category that is below phylum and above class in the Hierarchy-Taxonomic Groups. |
| taxonomy/taxon | a category that related organisms are placed into. |