Why do scientists organize living things into groups?
so that the organisms are easier to study
An organism’s scientific name consists of
its genus name and its species name.
What is taxonomy?
the scientific study of how living things are classified
The lowest hierarchy level in biological classification is the _________ .
species
Which scientist developed the two name system of classifying organisms?
Linnaeus
Which is the broadest classification level?
domain
Which is the most specific classification level?
species
What are the three domains?
bacteria, archaea, and eukarya
How do scientist know living things are related
Physical & Chemical characteristics