Classification

Biology 10th HS Classification

Classification

Classification

The arrangement of organisms into orderly groups based on their physical similarities.

Taxonomy

The science of identifying and naming organisms.

Binomial nomenclature

A two-word naming system for species, developed by Carolus Linnaeus.

Levels of classification

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

Hierarchical system

A system of classification from broad to specific categories.

Dichotomous Keys

A system for identifying organisms through a series of two-choice questions.

Genus species

The format for the scientific name of an organism, with the genus capitalized and the species in lowercase.