Animal Science Vocab Lesson 2.2

A group of plants OR animals that are believed to be descended from a common ancestor.

The purpose of the Hierarchy system is...

A division of the plant or animal kingdom lower than phylum and higher than an order.

What IS classification?

The most specific group out of the following is?

Science of classification of organisms and other objects.

The broadest of all the groups.

Highest grouping in the taxonomy of the plant and animal kingdoms.

Identification of organisms based on a series of choices between alternative characters.

Distinguished by any significant character or by retaining their features when reproduced.

Animals having a common origin and distinguishing characteristics.

A wide variety but still similar.

Where is "order" in the hierarchy system?