| A | B |
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| classification | arranging organisms into groups based on similarities |
| taxonomy | science of naming and classifying organisms |
| taxonomist | scientists who classify and name organisms |
| Carolus Linnaeus | scientist who developed systems for naming species and organizing them |
| Genus | a group of species that have similar characteristics |
| Species | a group of living things that are closely related and breed |
| Binomial Nomenclature | two part naming system used to identify species |
| 7 levels of classification | Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species |
| dichotomous key | series of questions that help you identify an organism |
