Question

Match the following terms and definitions.

1. a system of distinguishing groups for purposes of identification
taxonomist
2. a taxonomic category containing a group of similar genera
genus
3. a taxonomic category containing a group of similar species
family
4. the smallest taxonomic category
classification
5. a scientist who classifies organisms
taxonomy
6. the science of the classification of organisms
species

Answer 1

1. Classification
2. family.
3. order
4. species
5. taxonomist.
6. taxonomy

Answer 2

1. a system of distinguishing groups for purposes of identification - classification

2. a taxonomic category containing a group of similar genera - family

3. a taxonomic category containing a group of similar species - genus

4. the smallest taxonomic category - species

5. a scientist who classifies organisms - Taxonomist

6. the science of the classification of organisms - taxonomy