Classification (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of classification
Definition of classification
Grouping living things by their similarities
Carl Linnaeus lifespan
Carl Linnaeus lifespan
1707-1778
Name of Linnaeus's classification system
Name of Linnaeus's classification system
Linnaean system
7 classification levels (largest to smallest)
7 classification levels (largest to smallest)
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Memory trick for classification levels
Memory trick for classification levels
Kings Can Only Feel Good Sometimes
Meaning of 'binomial' in naming
Meaning of 'binomial' in naming
Two names (genus + species)
Two parts of a binomial name
Two parts of a binomial name
Genus name and species name
Capitalisation rule for binomial names
Capitalisation rule for binomial names
Genus capital, species lowercase
Binomial name for African lion
Binomial name for African lion
Panthera leo
Why viruses can't fit in kingdoms
Why viruses can't fit in kingdoms
Don't show all characteristics of living organisms
MRS GREN acronym meaning
MRS GREN acronym meaning
Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition
Largest classification level
Largest classification level
Kingdom
Most specific classification level
Most specific classification level
Species