Classification definitions 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyClassificationASAQA Created by: KateCreated on: 18-03-14 18:51 Taxomony The theory and practice of biological classification 1 of 10 Evolutionary tree A diagram that shows how closely related two species are 2 of 10 Phylogenetics How closely related things are based on their evolutionary family 3 of 10 Hierachy A grouping arrangement where each taxon is smaller than the previous and is non-overlapping 4 of 10 Natural classification Evolutionary relationships - sharing of similar features 5 of 10 Artificial classification Observable features not evolutionary origin .colour .no of limbs .size 6 of 10 Homologous characteristics Similar evolutionary origin regardless of their function in the adult of a species 7 of 10 Binomial naming 2 names.Genus + species eg Homo sapiens 8 of 10 Species Similar biochemical characteristics, they breed to produce fertile offspring 9 of 10 Name the 7 parts of the hierachy Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species 10 of 10
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