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- The organisms within same level (taxon) more than they resemble organisms in
other levels.
EXAMPLE:
Some Mnemonics- make it easier to remember correct order
– Dreaded King Philip Came Over For Great Spaghett
• Organisms within the same group have more in common with one another than
those within the next largest group.
Binomial name has two parts: genus followed by species
The first letter of genus is written in capital and species with small
letter: Homo sapiens
The name is italicized
So, the binomial name of humans is: Homo sapiens
Homo is the genus and sapiens the species
Please type in your answers in the spaces provided below each question.
5.1 Classification of Organisms
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kingdom
Phylum Ursus
Class Animalia
Order Mammalia
Family Ursidae
Genus Chordata
Species carnivora
arctos
3. Using the correct format for binomial nomenclature, write out the scientific name for a brown bear
(see the classification above). (1 mark)
Ursus arctos
4. The 4 aliens that you see here are described by the dichotomous key.
a) Use the key to find the scientific name of each specimen (2 marks)
b)
1. What are the 3 domains of life? Provide an example for each. (3 marks)
Domain Examples
Archaea halophiles
Bacteria. cyanobacteria
Eukarya Human
2. What are the 6 kingdoms of life? Also provide an example for each using online
resources. (6 marks)
Kingdome Example
Eubacteria E. coli
Archae methanogens
Protista Amoeba
Fungi Mushrooms
Plantae Grass
Animalia. Humans
3. What is biological definition of ‘species’? a group of organisms that share a
genetic heritage, are able to inter-breed, and to create offspring that are also
fertile.
4. a) What is a cladogram?
b) Using Google images find a cladogram picture that you can understand yourself and
can explain to someone else. Paste that picture of the cladogram below.
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