Species, Taxonomy, Phylogeny

• Species

  Groups of similar but different species, that can reproduce, to produce living and fertile offspring.
• Binomial System

  The naming system used in classification.
• Generic Name

  Capitalised and gives the genus of the organism.
• Specific Name

  The second word in the name of a species.
• Classification

  The grouping together of living organisms on the basis of features they have in common.
• Taxonomy

  The science of identifying, describing and classifying organisms based on their characteristics.
• Phylogenetic Classification

  Arranges species into groups based on their evolutionary origins and relationships.
• Chitin

  Polysaccharide, found in exoskeleton cell walls of fungi, insects etc.
• Hierarchy

  The systematic organisation of organisms into levels.
• Classification

  • Domain
  • Kingdom
  • Phylum
  • Class
  • Order
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Species
• Types of characteristics:

  Behavioural, anatomical, physiological.