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