classification Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the primary purpose of classification in biology?
To organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.
True or False: The scientific name of an organism consists of two parts.
True
Fill in the blank: The system of naming organisms using a two-part name is called __________.
binomial nomenclature
how many animals is it down to in ‘species’
1
kpcofgs
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What do organisms in the same genus have in common?
They share a close evolutionary relationship and similar characteristics.
True or False: All living organisms can be classified into five kingdoms.
False
how many kingdoms are there
3
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes animals from plants?
Animals are heterotrophic and can move, while plants are autotrophic and generally stationary.
Fill in the blank: The study of how living organisms are classified is known as __________.
taxonomy