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Classification and Taxonomic Rank

By Oliver Smith

Scientists have discovered over a million different species of living things on Earth, but they estimate there could be as many as nine million in total. Scientists have devised a way of classifying these organisms, not only to organize them, but also to highlight similarities and differences. Learn more at Storyboard That!




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Classification

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Have students research different organisms and compare the two using their taxonomic rank and defining characteristics.

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  • Name Date
  • The Classification of Organisms
  • Directions: In the columns below, research the two different organisms. Include their taxonomic classification, any distinct features that place them into their ranks, and their habitat. Then, identify the things that are similar between the two on the lines provided.
  • Organism:
  • Scientific Name:
  • Kingdom:
  • Phylum:
  • Class:
  • Order:
  • Family:
  • Genus:
  • Species:
  • DefiningCharacteristics:
  • Organism:
  • Scientific Name:
  • Kingdom:
  • Phylum:
  • Class:
  • Order:
  • Family:
  • Genus:
  • Species:
  • DefiningCharacteristics:
  • What do these organisms have in common?
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