U4 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Levels of Classification
A
7 levels known as taxa (sing. taxon)
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
2
Q
What is phylogenetics?
A
Phylogenetics is based on common evolutionary descent.
3
Q
What is phylogeny?
A
Phylogeny is a representation of organisms based on and describing evolutionary relationships.
It is the cornerstone of a branch of biology called systematic taxonomy.
4
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What is systematics?
A
Systematics is the study of the evolution of biological diversity.
