1 What is classification and why is it important 2 List the

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1 What is classification and why is it important 2 List the seven taxon levels in order from largest to smallest 3 What is the difference between a scientific name and a common name Why are there two different names for each animal 4 What makes up a scientific name and what is the correct way to write it 5 Circle the scientific name that is LEAST like the other 2 in each row a Canis familiaris Canis lupis b Felis domesticus Mus domesticus c Acer rubrum Acer saccarum 6 Use the following table to answer questions below Kingdom Phylum Animalia Chordata Class Mammalia Order Cetacea Mysticeti Family Genus Animalia Chordata Species Common Name Felis domesticus Felis concolor Reseda odorata Mammalia Carnivora Felidae Felis Balaenoptora B physalus Blue Whale F domesticus Domestic cat F rufus Bobcat a How does the table indicate that a cat is more closely related to a bobcat than a ferret Mammalia Carnivora Mustelidae Mustela M furo Ferret Animalia Chordata c Which two animals are most closely related Explain Animalia Chordata b At what level does the relationship between a blue whale and a ferret separate d What kind of animal is Balaenoptora borealis How do you know Mammalia Carnivora Felidae Felis