Levels of Classification

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Flashcards covering the levels of biological classification.

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Kingdom

The highest level of classification, grouping together similar phyla.

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Phylum

A level of classification below kingdom and above class.

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Class

A level of classification below phylum and above order.

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Order

A level of classification below class and above family.

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Family

A level of classification below order and above genus.

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Genus

A level of classification below family and above species; the first part of a scientific name.

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Species

The most specific level of classification; organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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Classification

The process of organizing living things into groups based on similarities.