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1 Taxonomy The branch of science concerned with classification,
especially of organisms; systematics.

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3 Example Kingdom: Animals Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Hominidae (gorillas, orangutans, humans) Genus: Pan Species: Pan troglodytes (Chimpanzee)

4 Example Kingdom: Animals Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Infraclass: Marsupialia (pouch) Order: Diprotodontia (two forward teeth) Family: Phascolarctidae Genus: Phascolarctos (pouch & bear) Species: Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala)

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