| 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 |