Dichotomous Keys and Classification
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first part of a scientific name called?
Back
Genus
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms?
Back
Taxonomy
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the second part of a scientific name called?
Back
Species
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the two-name naming system used in scientific classification?
Back
Binomial nomenclature
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of key is used to identify organisms based on a series of choices between two characteristics?
Back
Dichotomous key
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is known as the father of modern taxonomy?
Back
Carl Linnaeus
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary purpose of a dichotomous key?
Back
To identify organisms based on their characteristics.
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