classifying and naming organisms Flashcards
1
Q
what is classification/taxonomy?
A
arrangement of organisms into groups based upon similarities
2
Q
what is classification also known as?
A
taxonomy
3
Q
when naming an organism, what do you use from the hierarchical system?
A
the genus then species
4
Q
when writing a scientific name of an organism, what do you have to do
A
capitalise the genus and underline the name if handwritten or put into italics
5
Q
what are the levels of the classification hierarchy
A
kingdom phylum class order family genus species
6
Q
what are the 4 main ways of identification when classifying organisms
A
- evolutionary relationships- homologous characteristics (primitive or derived) and analogous characteristics
- fossil records
- embryology
- genetically differences (molecular analysis)
