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Taxonomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genus | 1st letter is Capitalized and it comes FIRST Name for an organism Written in Italics |
| species | Species is all lowercase and it comes SECOND Name for an organism GROUP of Similar Organisms capable of interbreeding Smallest - At the Bottom of the Upside down Pyramid |
| Dichotomous Key | Tool used b y Taxonomists to identify/classify an organism |
| Carolous Linnaes (Taxonomist) | Developed a Two Word Naming System: Genus / species |
| Kingdom | 2nd taxon in the pyramid at the top. Has most under Domain Includes: Eubacteria, Archaebactyeria, Protista, Fungi, Palntas, Animalia |
| Domain | Is the Broadest Taxon Eukaryotes & Archaea |