Biology·Classification & diversity · NSSCO 2.1
Classification & dichotomous keys
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How scientists sort millions of living things into groups, give each species a two-part Latin name, and use either-or keys to identify an unknown organism.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO Biology 2.1):
- State that organisms are classified into groups by shared features
- Describe the binomial system of naming species (genus and species)
- Outline the hierarchical classification system
- Construct and use a simple dichotomous key
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