Biodiversity and Classification Flashcards

Flashcards for review based on lecture notes.

What is taxonomy?

The science of naming and classifying organisms.

What is a taxon?

A group of organisms in a classification system.

What is binomial nomenclature?

A 2-part scientific naming system.

What are the two parts of a scientific name?

Genus and species.

What is the acronym to remember the levels of Linnaeus' classification system?

King Philip Came Over For Good Sushi

What is a dichotomous key?

A series of paired statements that describe characteristics of different organisms.

Until 1866, what were the only two kingdoms of life?

Plants and Animals.

What are the three domains of life in the most recent classification system?

Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

What is a cladogram?

A branching tree diagram showing evolutionary relationships.

What kind of organisms are classified under the Eukarya domain?

All eukaryotes.