
Taxonomy
Definition:
The study of classification. Developed by Carolus Linneas.

Dichotomous Key
Definition:
A guide used to identify living organisms.

Classification
Definition:
Grouping of organisms according to their similarities. (Evolutionary, genetic, physical, and environmental.)

Binomial Nomenclature
Definition:
The two word naming system. The scientific name using genus and species.

Vertabrate
Definition:
An animal with a backbone. (mammal, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish)

Invertebrate
Definition:
An animal without a backbone (sponge, sea stars, jellies, worms, mollusks, arthropods).

Endotherm
Definition:
Internal blood temperature that stays constant (warm blooded mammals and birds).

Ectotherm
Definition:
Internal blood temperature changes with the environment temperature. (cold blooded)

Sessile
Definition:
An animal that cannot move. (Hydra, sponge, coral)

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Taxonomy
Definition:
The study of classification. Developed by Carolus Linneas.

Dichotomous Key
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