IB Biology A3.1 Definitions
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artificial classification
Classification of species on the basis of visual observation
cladistics
The study of classifying clades
Dichotomous Key
A tool used for identifying organisms based on a series of choices that lead to the correct name of the given item
DNA Barcodes
Short sequences of conserved DNA that are specific and unique to each species, used for species identification
gene
A heritable factor that consists of a length of DNA and influences a characteristic
Invasive Species
Non-native species that spread widely in a new habitat, often causing harm to the environment, economy, or human health
natural classification
Classification of species on the basis of genetic similarity
species
A group of organisms that can potentially interbreed
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