Introduction to classification Flashcards
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Taxonomy CARL LINNAEUS
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Science of identifying and classifying all organisms.
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Terms that result in Taxonomy
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Morphology, behaviour and geographic location
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Morphology TAXONOMY
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Physical traits
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Binomial nomenclature
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System of naming species by giving them a name composed of two parts.
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Kids Play Catch Over Farmer Greens Shed
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Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
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Genus FIRST
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Group of organisms that are closely related and have similar characteristics.
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Species SECOND
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Group of organisms that look alike and are so similar that they can interbreed and produce a fertile offspring.
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Dichotomous Keys NAMES
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2 PARTS/CHOICES Tool used to clarify organisms.
