How Classification Works (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Binomial system
Binomial system
Method giving each species 2 names: genus + specific epithet
Who standardised binomial naming
Who standardised binomial naming
Carl Linnaeus
Generic name first letter
Generic name first letter
Capital letter
Specific epithet first letter
Specific epithet first letter
Lowercase letter
Scientific name format (print)
Scientific name format (print)
Italics
8 taxonomic ranks (high to low)
8 taxonomic ranks (high to low)
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Mnemonic for taxonomic ranks
Mnemonic for taxonomic ranks
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Taxon
Taxon
A group of organisms at any rank in classification
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
Study and practice of naming and classifying species
Natural classification shows
Natural classification shows
Evolutionary relationships using many features