Levels of Classification
Biology ⇒ Biological Classification
Levels of Classification starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between 'Order' and 'Family' in the classification hierarchy.
Describe what is meant by 'taxonomic hierarchy'.
Explain the relationship between genus and species in the scientific naming of organisms.
Explain why scientific names are preferred over common names in classification.
A scientist discovers a new organism that shares many characteristics with members of the genus Panthera but has unique features. At which level should the scientist first consider placing the new organism?
(1) Kingdom
(2) Family
(3) Genus
(4) Species
A biologist is studying two organisms. Both belong to the same class but are in different orders. Which of the following statements is correct?
(1) They must be in the same family.
(2) They must be in the same genus.
(3) They must be in the same phylum.
(4) They must be in the same species.
A new species of bird is discovered. Scientists find that it shares all classification levels with a known species except for the species name. What does this indicate about their relationship?
Describe a scenario where two organisms share the same family but belong to different genera. What does this tell you about their similarities and differences?
A scientist discovers a new organism that shares many characteristics with members of the genus Panthera but has unique features. At which level should the scientist first consider placing the new organism?
(1) Kingdom
(2) Family
(3) Genus
(4) Species
Which of the following is NOT a correct pair?
(1) Kingdom - Animalia
(2) Phylum - Chordata
(3) Class - Mammalia
(4) Order - Plantae
Which of the following is NOT a level of classification?
(1) Kingdom
(2) Phylum
(3) Division
(4) Breed
Which of the following is the broadest level of classification?
(1) Family
(2) Kingdom
(3) Genus
(4) Species
Fill in the blank: The classification level that comes between 'Order' and 'Genus' is _______.
Fill in the blank: The classification level that groups together organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring is called _______.
Fill in the blank: The largest group into which living things are classified is the _______.
Fill in the blank: The level of classification that comes directly above 'Species' is _______.
True or False: All animals in the same order must also be in the same class.
True or False: All members of the same family must belong to the same order.
True or False: Organisms in the same genus must also be in the same family.
True or False: The classification system helps scientists communicate about organisms without confusion.
