The Levels of Classification Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who invented the Classification System
Carl Linnaeus
Domain
The highest taxonomic rank, grouping organisms into Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
Archaea are single-celled microorganisms similar to bacteria but genetically distinct, often found in extreme environments and more closely related to eukaryotes in some cellular processes. Eukarya are multi-celled organisms.
Kingdom
The rank below Domain; the Kingdom is separated into three categories: Animalia, Protista, and Plantae
Phylum
the phylumis the taxonomic rank below kingdom; it is used to group organisms within a kingdom that share a similar basic body plan, level of organization, or major structural features.
Class
a class separates a phylum into more specific groups of organisms that share more detailed characteristics.
Order
The rank below Class; organizes families that share common features
The rank below Order; groups genera that are closely related
The rank below Order; groups genera that are closely related
Genus
The rank below Family; contains one or more species that are very similar
Species
The most specific rank; a group of interbreeding organisms that share common characteristics
What is the levels of classification also known as?
taxonomic ranks
