1. binomial nomenclature - d) In ________, an organism is given a 2-part scientific name that gives the organism’s genus and species.
2. taxonomy - f) The science of naming organisms and putting them into classification
3. Linneaus - a) ________ devised a system of naming organisms that is still in use today.
4. taxa - b) Organisms are placed in ________, or classification groups.
5. family - c) The taxon that is larger than a genus and smaller than an order is a(n) ________.
6. species - e) The smallest taxon is the ________, which is made up of organisms that share similar characteristics and can breed with one another.
Name Linneaus’ 7 taxonomic categories from LARGEST to SMALLEST
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Name the 6 kingdoms and give an example of each (try to think of one on your own!)
Kingdom name: Animalia, Example: Dog
Kingdom name: Plantae, Example: Oak tree
Kingdom name: Fungi, Example: Mushroom
Kingdom name: Protista, Example: Amoeba
Kingdom name: Archaea, Example: Methanogen
Kingdom name: Bacteria, Example: E. coli
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of taxonomy classification worksheet.
