Classification

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the classification of living organisms, including the five kingdom classification system, taxonomic hierarchy, and the importance of scientific naming.

What is classification in biology?

The process of organizing living organisms into groups based on their similarities.

Into what two major groups can plants be divided?

Flowering plants and non-flowering plants.

What are the two major groups of animals?

Invertebrates (lacking a backbone) and vertebrates (having a backbone).

What feature do morphological characteristics refer to?

Features of internal and external structure of organisms, such as lungs or gills.

How are organisms classified using DNA analysis?

By looking for similarities in their DNA.

What is the five kingdom classification system?

A classification system that divides living organisms into Animals, Plants, Fungi, Bacteria, and Protists.

What is the taxonomic hierarchy from kingdom to species?

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

What is the scientific name for humans?

Homo sapiens.

Why is the two-part scientific naming system important?

It provides a universal name for species used by scientists worldwide, avoiding confusion from common names.

How is the genus abbreviated in scientific names?

By using the first letter of the genus followed by a full stop (e.g., E. coli).