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Ch 9 G.H. Biology
Guest Hollow Biology Chapter 9 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| binomial nomenclature | method of naming species with two names, consisting of the genus name and species name |
| domain | taxon in the revised Linnaean system that is larger and more inclusive than the kingdom |
| genus | taxon above the species in the Linnaean classification system, group of closely related species |
| kingdom | largest and most inclusive taxon in the original Linnaean classification system |
| Linnaean classification system | system of classifying organisms based on observable physical traits, consists of a hierarchy of taxa, from the kingdom to the species |
| species | group of organisms that are similar enough to mate together and produce fertile offspring |
| taxa | a grouping of organisms in a classification system such as the Linnaean system, for example, species or genus |
| taxonomy | science of classifying organisms |