2 - Bacterial Phylogeny Flashcards
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What are the definitions of taxonomy, nomenclature and phylogeny.
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Taxonomy - An ordered arrangement or classification. (based on similarities)
Nomenclature - A scheme for assigning names
Phylogeny - The reconstructed evolutionary history of organisms based on common ancestry
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What is the definition of species?
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A group of organisms whose genomic divergence is limited by a force of cohesion.
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