What's an organisms name

how do you know which 2 cats are the most related?

I know they are the most related because they are in the same groups.

taxonomy groups organisms according to what?

it is according to the structer and functions.

what is taxonomy?

taxonomy is the science of classifying living things.

what 2 levels are included in an organisms scientific name?

the 2 levels are genus and species.

list the 7 layers of Linnaeus's classification system beginning with the most diversity to the least diversity.

the 7 layers from least to greatest are kingdom, phylum, class order, family, genus, and species. *keep people coming out for girl sports*

who is known as the father of taxonomy?

the father of taxonomy is Carlos Linnaeus.

what part of speech is usually used for and organisms genus? species?

the species name is usually an adjective, and the genus is usually a noun.

of the 4 different cats listed in the table on page 13, which 2 are the most related?

the tiger and lion are the most related.

when is a scientific name underlined?

when a scientific name is hand written it will be underlined.

when is a scientific name is italics?

when a scientific name is typed it will be in italics.