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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| classification | grouping items together based on thier common characteristics |
| taxonomy | the study of how scientists classify organisms ( living things ) |
| kingdom | the largest category in the classification levels.Organisms are placed into this category based various characteristics |
| binomial nomenclature | 2 word naming system that linnaeus used to name various species |
| genus | a group of simular species ; first part of scientific name |
| species | the smallest group in the classification levels. a group of simular |