Taxonomy Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 5. The system of naming species using a two-part scientific name (genus and species)
  2. 9. The science of classification, organizing and naming living organisms
  3. 10. Any unit of biological classification, including species, genus, family, and so on
  4. 11. The study of evolutionary relationships among organisms
  5. 13. A method of classification based on evolutionary relationships and shared ancestry
  6. 15. A taxonomic unit below order, classifying organisms based on more specific shared characteristics
Down
  1. 1. A taxonomic unit below the kingdom, grouping organisms based on body plan and structural characteristics
  2. 2. A rank in the taxonomic hierarchy below class, grouping organisms with similar characteristics and evolutionary relationship
  3. 3. The highest taxonomic rank, grouping organisms into broad categories based on fundamental characteristics.
  4. 4. A taxonomic rank below phylum, categorizing organisms based on shared traits
  5. 6. The system of naming organisms or the rules and conventions for naming species
  6. 7. The study of the form and structure of organisms
  7. 8. The study of the diversity of life and the evolutionary relationships among organisms
  8. 12. A taxonomic rank below family, grouping species with similar characteristics and genetic relatedness
  9. 14. The fundamental unit of taxonomy, consisting of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring