science 2

Question 1

name in order the 8 levels of classification

Answer 1

domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

Question 2

which levels of classification do you use to assign a scientific name?

Answer 2

genus and species

Question 3

why is it helpful for each organism to have a scientific name

Answer 3

because globally animals have different names

Question 4

what two rules must be followed when writing a scientific name?

Answer 4

capitalize genus and lowercase, italicized and underline species

Question 5

what is the diagram that shows what animals are advanced with features called

Answer 5

the cladogram.

Question 6

make sure you know how to work the 3vdiagrams on mini review 2

Answer 6

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Question 7

why do we use a cladogram?

Answer 7

to suggest possible relationships

Question 8

what is the classification system we use today called?

Answer 8

systematics

Question 9

what do we rely on to sort groups of organisms

Answer 9

characteristics

Question 10

what is a dichotomous key used for?

Answer 10

to identify an organism