Sure! Here’s a brief explanation of each term:
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Taxonomy: The science of classifying living organisms into groups based on similarities and differences.
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Hierarchy: A system of organization in which entities are ranked one above the other, such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
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Binomial Nomenclature: A two-part naming system for species, consisting of the genus name and species identifier (e.g., Homo sapiens).
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Clade: A group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all its descendants, forming a branch on the tree of life.
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Biological Species Concept: Defines a species as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, isolated from other such groups.
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Morphological Species Concept: Classifies species based on physical characteristics and structures, like shape and size, regardless of genetic makeup.
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Phylogenetic Species Concept: Defines species based on their evolutionary history and relationships, using genetic data to trace lineage.
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