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Title

Classification

Description

Classifing Living Things

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Subject

Science

Level

6th Grade

Created

02/20/2008

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Term

Classification
14.1

Definition

the division of organisms into
groups or classes, based on specific characteristics

Term

taxonomy
14.1

Definition

The science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms

Term

scientific name

14.1

Definition

A scientific name is made up of the genus and species classification.

Term

dichotomous key
14.1

Definition

an aid that is used to identify organisms and that consists of the answers to a series of questions