Taxonomic Rank Worksheet Activity

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Classification and Taxonomic Rank

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

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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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