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Classifying Organism
Question | Answer |
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binomial nomenclature | a naming system that gives each organism a two-word scientific name. |
species | a group of organisms that have similar traits and are able to produce fertile offspring. |
genus | a group of similar species. |
dichotomous key | a series of descriptions arranged in pairs that lead the user to the identification of an unknown organism. |
cladogram | a branched diagram that shows the relationships among organisms, including common ancestors. |
What are the 7 kingdoms | Bacteria , Archaea , protista , Plantae , Fungi , Animalia |
Who was the first person to learn about classification | Aristotle |
Systemic | use all the evidence that is known about the organism to classify them |
what are the Taxonomic group | Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species |
Ursus arctos | a grizzly bear or brown bear |
Carolus Linnaeus | a Swedish physicians and Botanist |
how does scientists analyze organism | by studying molecules such as DNA |
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