Hierarchy of the Taxa

• What is a hierarchal system?

  A system in which larger groups contain smaller groups with no overlap between the groups.
• What do all taxa make up?


  A taxonomic hierarchy.
• What is the order of taxonomic rank?

  Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
• What are binomials?


  The scientific name for a species.
• How are organisms named using binomial?


  The organisms genus with a capitol letter and species in latin are used.
• Why are binomials extremely useful for scientists?

  For species to be universally identified as they are the same across the globe.