Classification Review!
The scientific name for dogs is Canis familiaris. What is its species name?
familiaris
If you list the 7 levels of classification from broadest to narrowest, which level is in the fourth position?
Order
Which branch of science did Linnaeus create?
Taxonomy
Each Phylum or Phyla is subdivided into one or more….
Class
What are the 2 parts of a scientific name?
Genus & species
How many species does Nomeus gronovii contain?
One
What is the broadest level of classification in the 7 levels of classification?
Kingdom
What is the tool that gives pairs of descriptive statements to help determine unknown organisms?
Dichotomous Key
family ordergenus Two organisms in the same family will also be in the same order or genus?
Order
Can an organism have more than one scientific name?
No
Can an organism have more than one common name? For example, a skunk?
Yes, and organism can have many common names