Classification
The highest, the broadest, level of classification in the system.
Domain
The system of assigning a scientific name that consists of two parts.
Binomial Nomenclature/Name
The first word in an organism’s scientific name represents this.
Genus
There are six of these in the classification scheme
Kingdoms
What is the most specific level of classification?
Species
The 3 main categories used to classify are?
Physical (Morphological)
Reproductive
Genetic
The system of organization to study the diversity of life.
Linnean Classification
He set up a classification system based on structures similarities.
Carolus Linnaeus
These organisms create their own food which supplies them with energy.
Autotroph
What level is higher than species but more specific than family?
Genus
This kingdom lives in extreme conditions
Archaea
What are two reasons why scientists classify living things into groups?
Organisation
Communication
Further study
These organisms get nutrients and energy by consuming other organisms.
Heterotrophs
What are the levels of classification?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
What are the 3 domains?
Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya
The branch of biology that classifies organisms.
Taxonomy
Kingdom that contains mushrooms and molds.
Fungi
Which animal can reproduce via parthenogenesis - female only reproduction
Komodo Dragons
Which two kingdoms were once grouped together?
Bacteria and Archaea
Name a kingdom with where the cells contain cell walls
Plantae, Fungi, Bacteria, Archea
What does Eukaryotic mean?
The cells have membrane bound organelles
These are the six kingdoms for organisms.
What are Bacteria, Archaea, Protista, Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia?
Archaea and Bacteria are both this type of cell.
Prokaryotic cells
Describe the trend in levels as you move down from kingdom to species
The levels move from more general to more specific. Less related to more related.
What term is used for a level in the system of biological classification?
Taxon