2.2 Notes

The process of grouping together things based on similarities

Why do biologists use Classification?

The scientific study of how living things are classified

Carolus Linnaeus devised a naming system that placed organisms in groups based on their observable features. What was this naming system called?

What is the first word in an organism's scientific name?

What is the second word in an organism's scientific name?

A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce

What language did Linnaeus use?

Why did Linnaeus use Latin for his naming system?

What basic functions do scientific names serve?

A dichotomous key is

How many levels are there in the classification of living things?

The more classification levels that two organisms share, the...

List the 8 levels of classification in order from largest to smallest.

What are the 3 domains of living things?

How are organisms placed in domains?

Bacteria are unicellular

How many cells does Archaea have?

What does the Greek word Archaea mean?

How does domain Archaea differ from bacteria?

Organisms in the domain Eukarya are eukaryotes, which means they are

Which domain are protists, fungus, plants, and animals in?

Why are protist known as the odds and ends kingdom?

How do fungi obtain food?

How many cells do plants have and how did they obtain food?

What characteristics do organisms in the animal kingdom share?