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binomial nomenclature – a way of naming every group of organisms using the genus and species into which they are classified
dichotomous key – a tool used to identify unknown organisms through a series of choices between two possible characteristics
taxonomy – the science of classifying living things based on their shared characteristics
● Classifying organisms (taxonomy) is categorizing them based on shared characteristics.
○ With dichotomous key, each characteristics is given a 2-word name, such as Erinaceus europaeus (European hedgehog) or Felis catus (house ____). These are also called scientific names.
○ To binomial nomenclature organisms, people can use a dichotomous key.
■ Based on shared characteristics
■ Several steps, each with ___ choices of specific traits
■ Go to steps as directed
■ Each ________ will be identified eventually with its scientific name (_______________)
■ Identify each organism:
dichotomous key – a tool used to identify unknown organisms through a series of choices between two possible characteristics
taxonomy – the science of classifying living things based on their shared characteristics
● Classifying organisms (taxonomy) is categorizing them based on shared characteristics.
○ With dichotomous key, each characteristics is given a 2-word name, such as Erinaceus europaeus (European hedgehog) or Felis catus (house ____). These are also called scientific names.
○ To binomial nomenclature organisms, people can use a dichotomous key.
■ Based on shared characteristics
■ Several steps, each with ___ choices of specific traits
■ Go to steps as directed
■ Each ________ will be identified eventually with its scientific name (_______________)
■ Identify each organism:
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