A phylogenetic classification system that uses shared derived characters and ancestry as the sole criterion for grouping taxa.

The evolutionary history of a species or group of related species

Classification tool used in identifying organisms or materials

a branching tree depicting evolutionary relationships among organisms

Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name

to organize living organisms in a meaningful way

Parts of the classification that make up the scientific name of every organism

Correct order of the levels of classification from least specific to most specific

states that eukaryotic cells came to exist because some organelles joined together to benefit one another

life form made up of more than one cell

unable to produce their own food, must consume energy

utilize energy from the sun to produce food

group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring

A taxonomic category above the kingdom level. The three domains are Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.