| Taxa | Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
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| Binomial Nomenclature | Generic Epithet: First in name - name of genus [always capitalised]
Specific Epithet: Second name - name of species [always lowercase] |
| Dichotomous Key | A series of paired statements or clues about features or characteristics, providing a stepwise guide toward identifying each entity |
| Reproduction Classification | Egg-Laying: Oviparous [Chickens, Platypus]
Egg inside mother: Oviviparous [Sharks, Fish]
Live Birth: Viviparous [Humans, Elephants] |
| r/K Selection Theory | r-selected species: Produce a lot of young, have little parental care, reach sexual maturity early and have short gestation. [r for Rabbit or Rat]
K-selected species: Produce few young, lots of parental investment/care, sexual maturity developed over longer duration [K for Kayan or Kangaroo] |
| Molecular Classification | Gene sequences used to classify organisms. Similar genetic sequences indicate the organisms are more closely related. |
| Specht's Ecosystem Classification | Measurement of the percent cover of the tallest stratum, using this and the type/height of the tallest stratum |
