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