Taxonomy and classification activity
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●Organisms are classified using a taxonomic hierarchy
○Sorts each species into a series of similar groups of organisms. Starts from a very large group (Domain) to the smallest (species)
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Open Ended
In the saying "Dear King Phillip came over for good sushi" what does the K stand for?
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Multiple Choice
Which level of classification is the most specific and contains smaller amount of organisms
Species
Genus
Phylum
Domain
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Multiple Choice
What are the characteristics of Domain Bacteria?
Prokaryotes (lack nucleus and organelles)
Ancient” Prokaryotes, live in extreme conditions (Hot, freezing, salty, acid)
Eukaryotes (contain nucleus and organelles)
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Multiple Choice
Identify characteristics of Archaea
Prokaryotes (lack nucleus and organelles)
(contain nucleus and organelles)
Ancient” Prokaryotes, live in extreme conditions (Hot, freezing, salty, acid)
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Multiple Choice
Identify the characteristics of Eukaryotes
(contain nucleus and organelles)
Prokaryotes (lack nucleus and organelles)
Ancient” Prokaryotes, live in extreme conditions (Hot, freezing, salty, acid)
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For your exam you should memorize the characteristics of animalia, plantae and Protista
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Open Ended
What are the 3 kingdoms you should know for the test?
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Multiple Choice
What is the most broad level of classification?
Kingdom
Species
Domain
Phylum
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What two levels of classification make up scientific name?
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Open Ended
How do I hand write a scientific name for an organism? ( 2 pieces of information)
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Open Ended
In the saying "Dear King Phillip came over for good sushi" what does the C stand for?
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I want you to fill in the chart for the taxonomic hierarchy for the Galapagos Penguin,
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