click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
AnimalClassification
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| species | a group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce |
| classification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities |
| genus | a taxonomic category that names a group of similar, closely related organisms |
| binomial nomenclature | the classification system in which each organism is given a unique, two-part scientific name indicating its genus and species |
| taxonomy | the scientific study of how living things are classified |
| domain | the most basic level of organization in the classification of organisms |
| evolution | the most basic level of organization in the classification of organisms |
| convergent evolution | the process by which unrelated organisms evolve similar characteristics |