| A | B |
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| classify | group ideas, information, or objects based on similarities. |
| taxonomy | The science of classifying and naming organisms |
| kingdom | the largest of the taxonomic categories |
| binomial nomenclature | two-word naming system |
| genus | group of different organisms that have similar characteristics |
| species | the smallest, most precise classification category |
| phylogeny | evolutionary history |
| phylum | next smallest group after kingdom |
| dichotomous keys | a more detailed lists of traits |
