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Evolution 18.1
Evolution Vocab Words Section 18.1
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Biology
9th Grade
01/27/2012

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Binomial Nomenclature
Definition
classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name
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Genus
Definition
group of closely related species; the first part of the scientific name in binomial nomenclature
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Systematics
Definition
study of the diversity of life and the evolutionary relationships between organisms
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Taxon
Definition
group or level of organization into which organisms are classified
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Family
Definition
in classificaton, group of similar genera
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Order
Definition
in classification, a group of closely related families
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Class
Definition
in classification, a group of closely related orders
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Phylum
Definition
in classification, a group of closely related classes
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Kingdom
Definition
largest and most inclusive group in Linnaean classification
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