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 |