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Taxonomy
6th grade science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| class | separate organism based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the phylum |
| family | classify organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the order |
| genus | separate organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the family |
| order | group organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the class |
| phylum | separate organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the kingdom |
| species | the most specific naming. This is determined by whether or not the organism can successfully reproduce with each other and create a viable offspring |