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Learn about the classification and taxonomy of living organisms, including the father of modern classification, binomial nomenclature, and the different levels of classification. Discover the three domains and six kingdoms of life, and identify organisms based on their characteristics.
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Chapter 9 Classification Review Game
The division of organisms into groups or classes based on characteristics is _______________.
The division of organisms into groups or classes based on characteristics is _______________. A: Classification
What system based on shared characteristics is used to classify organisms? A: An ____-level system
What system based on shared characteristics is used to classify organisms? A: An eight-level system
Who is considered the father of the modern system of naming and classification?
Who is considered the father of the modern system of naming and classification? A: Carolus Linneaus
What is this 2-part naming system called? A: Binomial Nomenclature
What are the two parts to a scientific name? A: Genus and species
What branch of science did Linneaus help develop? A: Taxonomy
Into which two groups did scientists originally classify all living things?
Into which two groups did scientists originally classify all living things? A: Plants and Animals
The jaguar (Panthera onca), the lion (Panthera leo), and the tiger (Panthera tigris) are different species, but they share the same _______.
The jaguar (Panthera onca), the lion (Panthera leo), and the tiger (Panthera tigris) are different species, but they share the same _______. A: Genus
Since the jaguar and the tiger are members of different species, what are they unable to do?
Since the jaguar and the tiger are members of different species, what are they unable to do? A: Mate to produce fertile offspring
List the 8 levels of classification in order from most general to most specific.
List the 8 levels of classification in order from most general to most specific. A: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
How many domains are there today? List them.
How many domains are there today? A: 3 List them. A: Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya
How many kingdoms are there today? List the kingdoms.
How many kingdoms are there today? A: 6 List the kingdoms. A: Archaeabacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plants, Animals
To which kingdom would these organisms belong: Slime mold, paramecium, and amoeba
To which kingdom would these organisms belong: Slime mold, paramecium, and amoeba A: Kingdom Protista
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A complex multicellular organism that absorbs nutrients from its surroundings.
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A complex multicellular organism that absorbs nutrients from its surroundings. A: Kingdom Fungi
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A prokaryote that lives in extreme environments
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A prokaryote that lives in extreme environments A: Kingdom Archaeabacteria
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A prokaryote that can either be cocci, spirilla, or bacilli.
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A prokaryote that can either be cocci, spirilla, or bacilli. A: Kingdom Eubacteria
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A complex multicellular heterotroph that usually moves, responds to its environment using specialized sense organs, and reproduces sexually.
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A complex multicellular heterotroph that usually moves, responds to its environment using specialized sense organs, and reproduces sexually. A: Kingdom Animalia
Kingdom Animalia is subdivided into 2 phyla. Name the 2 phyla.
Kingdom Animalia is subdivided into 2 phyla. Name the 2 phyla. A: invertebrates and vertebrates
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A eukaryote that can perform photosynthesis and whose cells have cell walls.
To which kingdom would this organism belong: A eukaryote that can perform photosynthesis and whose cells have cell walls. A: Kingdom Plantae
Why are organisms in the Kingdom Fungi not classified as plants?
Why are organisms in the Kingdom Fungi not classified as plants? A: They can’t do photosynthesis
What tool would you use to help you identify an organism that you did not know?