Vocabulary
To put things into groups
Classify
To classify an organism, biologists use these two skills
Observation and comparison
Mountain lions that eat other animals is what kingdom?
Animals
Cows, Dogs, and Cats are
Mammals
the highest level of classification of living things
Kingdom
This system makes it easier to communicate clearly by having just one name for each organism
Classification System
The daisy is an example of this kingdom
Plants
Daisies, grass, and trees are
Plants!
the level of classification of living things below kingdom
Phylum
This can also help to organize information about organisms.
A system
Mushrooms and moldy bread are examples of this kingdom
Fungi
Lizards and snakes are
Reptiles
the level of classification below phylum
Class
Fill in the blank: By knowing what ____ an organism is in, much can be known about it
Catergory
Algae or seaweed is an example of this kingdom
Protist
These animals are covered in feather, lay eggs, and have strong beaks
Birds
the lowest level of classification
Species
Give an example of putting an organism in a category
Example:
an organism classified as a plant most likely needs light to live.
This kingdom have materials not found in archaebacteria
Eubacteria
Frogs, toads, and salamanders are
Amphibians