Classification terminology
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| Carolus Linnaeus | Father of modern Taxonomy, developed system of binomial nomenclature/Taxonomical hierarchy
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| Kingdom | Consists of a group of similar Phyla, largest and most inclusive taxon.
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| Binomial Nomenclature | A two name naming system that uses the genus/species name for identification
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| Phylum | Consists of a group of similar classes
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| Taxonomy | The branch of biology that classifies organisms
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| Order | Consists of a group of similar Families
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| Phylogeny | The evolutionary history of a group of related organisms
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| Family | Consists of groups of similar Genera (plural for Genus)
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| Cladistics | Modern day method of classification based on the phylogeny of animals. A method of comparing traits to determine and organism's common ancestry and descendants. Includes many clades*
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| Genus | Consists of groups of similar species
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| Class | Consists of a group of similar Orders
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| Species | The most exclusive taxon, organisms that look similar that can interbreed and have fertile offspring
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| Clade | A group of organisms showing an organism's ancestors and common descendants
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| Domain | Consists of all 6 kingdoms and is the largest and most inclusive one.
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