Instructions
Fill in the blanks for each of the levels of classification of living organisms listed below. Use the terms from the provided list: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
1. Classification Hierarchy
Write the definitions for each level of classification.
- Domain: _____________________________________
- Kingdom: _____________________________________
- Phylum: _____________________________________
- Class: _____________________________________
- Order: _____________________________________
- Family: _____________________________________
- Genus: _____________________________________
- Species: _____________________________________
2. Classification Example
Choose an organism and classify it using the taxonomy levels. For example, you can use a lion (Panthera leo).
Organism: _____________________________________________
- Domain: _____________________________________
- Kingdom: _____________________________________
- Phylum: _____________________________________
- Class: _____________________________________
- Order: _____________________________________
- Family: _____________________________________
- Genus: _____________________________________
- Species: _____________________________________
3. Short Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
- What is the importance of the classification system in biology?
- How does the concept of species relate to biological diversity?
Answer 1: _______________________________________________
Answer 2: _______________________________________________