Taxonomy

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