Taxonomy Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Domain
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Largest group & contains more than 1 kingdom
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Kingdom
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Composed of smaller groups called phyla
3
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Phylum
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It includes one or more related classes of animals. In plants & bacteria, instead of phylum, the term ‘division’ is used.
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Class
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Contains related orders
5
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Order
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Comprised of families sharing a set of similar nature or character
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Family
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A group of one or more genera, especially sharing a common attribute
7
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Genus
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A group including closely related speciesS
8
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Species
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Comprises related organisms that share common characteristics and can produce a fertile offspring
