| A | B |
|---|
| classify | To group ideas, information, or objects |
| taxonomy | The science of grouping and naming organisms. |
| kingdom | The largest of the taxonomic categories |
| binomial nomenclature | Two-word naming system |
| species | The smallest, most specific classification category. |
| genus | The second smallest classification category. |
| phylogeny | The evolutionary history of an organism. |
| phylum | The largest group within a kingdom. |
| division | Can be used in place of phylum |
| classes | Each phylum or division are divided into these |
| orders | Classes are separated into |
| families | Orders are separated into |
| species diversity | Great variety of plants and animals |
| dichotomous keys | Keys found in most field guides. |
