Term
|
Definition
| The part of the earth that is inhabited by living organisms; it is everywhere there is life. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Made up of organisms that are similar in shape and structure and can successfully reproduce with one another (meaning their offspring can also reproduce). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The science of naming organisms and assigning them to groups. |
|
|
Term
| Taxa (pl.) or Taxon (sing.) |
|
Definition
| The group of which organisms are sorted into. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A relatively small group of related species to which the species belongs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A name usually based on an important characteristic of the organism. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Created by Carolus Linnaeus, a Swedish naturalist; a way of naming and classifying living organisms. |
|
|
