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7th grade - classifying organisms
STAR test studying - 7th grade level science - vocabulary -classifying organisms
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7th Grade
04/18/2012

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binomial nomenclature
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each organisms that have been preserved in rock or other substances
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classification
Definition
a process of grouping things based on their similarities
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genus
Definition
a classification grouping that contains similar, closely-related organisms
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species
Definition
a group of similar organisms that can mate and produce fertile offspring in nature
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taxonomy
Definition
the scientific study of how living things are classified
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taxonomic key
Definition
a series of paired statement that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms
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