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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Linnaeus’s system of naming organisms, which gives a scientific two-word Latin name to each species—the first part is the genus name and the second is the specific epithet | binomial nomenclature |
| A inherited morphological or biochemical feature that varies among species and can be used to determine patterns of descent | character |
| The taxonomic method that models evolutionary relationships based on shared derived characters and phylogenetic trees | cladistics |
| A diagram with branches that represents the hypothesized phylogeny or evolution of a species or group; uses bioinformatics, morphological studies, and information from DNA studies. | cladogram |
| The grouping of organisms or objects based on a set of criteria that helps organize, communicate, and retain information. | classification |
| The model that uses comparisons of DNA sequences to estimate phylogeny and rate of evolutionary change | molecular clock |
| The evolutionary history of a species | phylogeny |
| A named group of organisms, such as a phylum, genus, or species | taxon |
| The branch of biology that identifies, names, and classifies species based on their natural relationships | taxonomy |