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