Taxonomy puzzle

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  1. 5. A taxonomic unit below the kingdom, grouping organisms based on body plan and structural characteristics
  2. 6. The highest taxonomic rank, grouping organisms into broad categories based on fundamental characteristics
  3. 7. Tree A diagram representing the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms.
  4. 8. the grouping of objects or information based on similarities
  5. 10. Structures in different species that share a common ancestry.
  6. 13. The fundamental unit of taxonomy, consisting of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
  7. 14. A taxonomic rank below phylum, categorizing organisms based on shared traits.
  8. 16. The study of the diversity of life and the evolutionary relationships among organisms.
  9. 17. A tool used for identification that presents pairs of contrasting characteristics leading to the identification of an organism
  10. 20. The science of classification, organizing and naming living organisms
  11. 21. The system of naming species using a two-part scientific name (genus and species).
Down
  1. 1. (Plural: Taxa): Any unit of biological classification, including species, genus, family, and so on.
  2. 2. The study of evolutionary relationships among organisms.
  3. 3. The process of categorizing and naming living organisms based on shared characteristics.
  4. 4. A taxonomic unit below order, classifying organisms based on more specific shared characteristics.
  5. 9. A method of classification based on evolutionary relationships and shared ancestry.
  6. 11. A taxonomic rank below family, grouping species with similar characteristics and genetic relatedness.
  7. 12. always first and capitalized can be abbreviated to 1 letter
  8. 15. A rank in the taxonomic hierarchy below class, grouping organisms with similar characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
  9. 18. The study of the form and structure of organisms.
  10. 19. The system of naming organisms or the rules and conventions for naming species