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Classification of Organisms

Terms from Ch. 14 & 17 Biology & Honors Biology Class

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the branch of biology that classifies organisms according to certain characteristics they possess.
two-word naming system of organisms.
scientist most noted for coming up with the two-part naming system of organisms.
language used to name organisms worldwide.
broadest, most inclusive level of taxonomy
smallest, least inclusive level of taxonomy
used to identify an unknown organism.
six groups of organisms found just below domain.
the level of taxonomy just below phylum & just above family.
the first word in a scientific name that is capitalized.

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