7 Levels of Classification
Written Dichotomous Keys
Animals Facts
100

What is the second highest level of classification?

Phylum

100

At what step do you always start when using a written key.

Step 1

100
Approx.  how long does a Koala sleep for per day (must get within 1 hours either side)

20 hours

200

What two levels of classification do we use when determining an organisms Scientific name

Genus and Species

200

When creating a written key, how do you work out how many steps will be required.

Number of organisms - 1

200

What animal kills the most humans per year

Mosquito 

300

Would two animals in the same Family or two animals in the same Class be more similar.

Two animals in the same Family
300

Predict what bird 5a is 

Flamingo

300

What is the fastest animal in the world

Cheetah

400
Name 3 of the living kingdoms 


AND

The 5 classes of vertebrates 

Animals, Plants, Fungi


Mammals, Fish, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians 

400

What is the main difference between birds in step 3 compared to birds in step 4.

Step 3 talons, Step 4 no talons

400

Smallest dog breed in the world

Chihuahua

500
Using full words AND correct spelling, list the 7 levels of classification in order.

Kingdom - Phylum - Class - Order - Family - Genus - Species

500

Create a written key to classify the following organisms:

- Horse

- Snake

- Lizard

- Zebra

- Shark

- Goldfish

Answers will vary

500

What Phylum are all animals with a backbone in? (hint - starts with a C).

Chordata

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