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| binomial nomenclature | a two word naming system written in latin. the first word is the genus and the 2nd is the species |
| genus | a group of different organisms thta have similar characteristics |
| species | is the smallest most precise classification category |
| phylum | next smallest group after a kingdom for an animal |
| division | is used in place of phylum for plants |
| classes | each phylum or division is divide into classes |
| orders | what classes are seperated into |
| families | what orders are seperated into, then genus, then species |
| dichotomous key | a more detailed list of traits |
