| A | B | 
| kingdom | the largest classification category | 
| binomial nomenclature | system of 2 part names | 
| phylogeny | evolutionary history of an organism | 
| taxonomy | naming & grouping of organisms based on characteristics & evolutionary history | 
| Linnaeus | devised the system of grouping organisms | 
| In the name Panthera Leo - which is the genus? | Panthera | 
| In the name Morone saxitilis - which is the species? | saxitilis | 
| scientific name | name given to organisms by scientists; Latin; same worldwide | 
| common name | name given to organisms by people; can differ by region | 
| dichotomous key | tool used to determine the scientific name of an organism |