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| The process of grouping things based on their similarities |
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| The scientific study of how living things are classified. ________ & evolution are closely related. |
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| System of naming organisms based on observable features (two names). Created by Linnaeus |
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| A classification grouping that contains similar, closely related organisms (1st name) - like felis (cat) |
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| Organisms whose cells lack a nucleus |
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| Organisms with cells that contain a nuclei. |
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| Why do biologists organize living things into groups? |
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| Biologists use classification to orgainize living things into groups so that organisms are easier to study. |
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| What do the levels of classification indicate about the relationship between organisms? |
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| The more classification levels that two organisms share, the more characteristics they have in common. |
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| Name the 8 levels of classification in correct order. |
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- domain
- kingdom
- phyla
- class
- order
- family
- genus
- species
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| What are the 3 characteristics are used to classify organisms into domains and kingdoms? |
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Organsims are placed into _____ & _____ based on:
- cell type
- their ability to make food
- the number of cells in their bodies
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| Name each of the domains into which organisms are classified |
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The 3 _______ into which organisms are classified are:
- bacteria
- archaea
- eukarya (protist, fungi, plants, animals)
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