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Taxonomy
6th grade science
Term | Definition |
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class | separate organism based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the phylum |
family | classify organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the order |
genus | separate organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the family |
order | group organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the class |
phylum | separate organisms based on the key characteristics that define the major groups within the kingdom |
species | the most specific naming. This is determined by whether or not the organism can successfully reproduce with each other and create a viable offspring |