8 phylogenetic classification

how is each species universally identified?

using the binomial system (the genus and species)

how does phylogenetic classification arrange species?

into groups according to their evolutionary origins and relationships

what does phylogeny tell us?

who’s related to whom and how closely related they are

all organisms have evolved from a shared common ancestor, how is this shown?

on a phylogenetic tree

how can individuals be classified?

according to physical characteristics and biochemical similarities

what are classification systems an example of?

a hierarchy

define hierarchy

when there are smaller groups arranged within larger groups. there is no overlap between groups

what’s the order of hierarchy?

• domain

• kingdom

• phylum

• class

• order

• family

• genus

• species