[BIOL 1002] - Midterm Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (15 pages long)
7 Feb 2017
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The branch of biology that is concerned with naming & classifying organisms. Established by the swedish naturalist carolus linnaeus (1707- Used a 2 part scientific name for all organisms. The two-part scientific name of an organism is formed from the genus and species. Genus: group that includes a number of a very closely related species. Species: within a genus includes populations of organisms that can potentially interbreed under natural conditions. The two-part scientific name of an organism is formed from the genus and species (cont"d. ) The 1st letter of the genus name is always capitaized. The 1st letter of the species name is lowercase. The species name is always paired with genus name. Each species was grouped together on the basis of resemblance to other speicies. The categories form a nested hierarchy in which each level. The linnaean classification system came to include eight major categories or taxonomic ranks. Domain (largest group, most inclusive) kingdom phylum class .
