1What is phylogeny?
The study of evolutionary history.
2What does phylogeny show?
How organisms are related.
3What are groups of related organisms called?
Taxa.
4What is taxonomy?
The classification of organisms.
5How are organisms grouped in taxonomy?
By shared characteristics and evolution.
6What is the hierarchy of classification?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
7What happens as you move down the hierarchy?
Fewer organisms, more specific traits.
8What is a species?
A group producing fertile offspring.
9What is the binomial naming system?
Two-part Latin names for species.
10What are the parts of a binomial name?
Genus (capitalized) and species (lowercase).
11Why is binomial naming used?
To avoid confusion from common names.
12How can courtship behavior classify species?
By identifying species-specific patterns.
13What are examples of courtship behavior?
Light pulses, sounds, or color displays.
14Why is courtship behavior important?
Prevents interbreeding between species.
15What is an example of a taxonomic domain?
Eukarya.
16How many levels are in taxonomy?
Eight.
17What is the smallest taxonomic group?
Species.
18What does taxonomy consider for grouping?
Evolutionary relationships and traits.