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TAXONOMY ACTIVITY:

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27 questions
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Question 1
1.
Name the three organisms/species below
1. _______
2._______
3. _______
Question 2
2.

Which of the following statements does NOT explain why a standardized naming system is proven a useful tool?

Question 3
3.

Select the two that are most closely related?

Question 4
4.

Select the two that are most closely related?

Question 5
5.
What is the name for humans?
_______ _______
Question 6
6.
What is the name for a Lion?
_______ _______

Question 7
7.
What is the name for a panda?
_______ _______

Question 8
8.

Kingdom:

Question 9
9.

Phylum

Question 10
10.

Class

Question 11
11.

Order

Question 12
12.

Family

Question 13
13.

Genus

Question 14
14.

Species

Question 15
15.

List all the classification levels in order from least specific to most specific.

  1. Domain
  2. Class
  3. Species
  4. Phylum
  5. Kingdom
  6. Family
  7. Genus
  8. Order
Question 16
16.
What is the acronym to remember the classifications in order? (Think about what we used in class)._______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Question 17
17.
What is the full classification of the harbor seal? List all 7 names (all 7 answers)..
Start with the kindgom name:
_______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Question 18
18.

Out of all the classifications the harbor seal has, which names are part of its scientific name? Select all that apply

Question 19
19.
What is the scientific name?
Spelling matters
_______
Question 20
20.

Suppose the harbor seal is later discovered to eat only plants. Which taxon level would be affected and how?

Question 21
21.

Explain how this activity relates to the definition and importance of taxonomy. Use 1-2 sentences.

Question 22
22.

What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between the two seals? Explain how.

Question 23
23.

Suppose during a conversation someone referred to both seals as the same species. Is this true? What evidence can you provide to support your response?

Question 24
24.

What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between the three seals? Explain how.

Question 25
25.

The order of the leopard and harp seal is Carnivora, but the order for the harbor seal is Pinnepedia. Is the harbor seal still closely related to the other two types of seals? Why or Why not?

Question 26
26.

Compare the classification of the seals in PART 3 to the classification of the walrus below.

Does the walrus share a common ancestry with the seal? What supports your answer?

Question 27
27.

What is the importance of a universal naming system?