| Term | Definition |
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What is classification |
Process by which organisms are grouped based on physical features |
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What is the broadest group of classification |
The kingdom group |
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In the kingdom group what do organisms share |
They share broad characteristics |
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What do all organisms do in the plant kingdom |
They all make their own food |
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In the animal kingdom what do all organisms do |
They get their food from the environment |
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What does phylum include |
A large number of very different organisms that share some important characteristics |
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What are some examples of the phylum category |
Phylum arthropoda and phylum chordata |
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What is phylum arthropoda |
Organisms in this group have an outer skeleton |
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What is phylum chordata |
Organisms in this group have a backbone |
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Class, order and family are other examples of ... |
Classification groups that break down organisms into smaller groups |
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What is the genus group |
These organisms in this group are closely related and look very similar to one another |
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What is the group of species |
Share common DNA so they can only mate with others in the same species |