Genus
The genus is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living organisms. It is used to group species that are closely related and share a common ancestor. The genus is part of the hierarchical classification system that starts with the broadest category, the domain, and becomes progressively more specific, including the kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Characteristics of a Genus
- Grouping: A genus is a group of species that are closely related and share similar characteristics.
- Binomial Nomenclature: Each genus is given a unique scientific name, which is always italicized and capitalized. The genus name is always written first, followed by the species name, e.g., Homo sapiens (human).
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The genus is used in the hierarchical classification system to organize and categorize living organisms based on their evolutionary relationships.
Study Guide
To understand the concept of genus, it is important to grasp the following key points:
- How is the genus used in the classification of living organisms?
- What are the characteristics of a genus?
- Why is binomial nomenclature important in naming organisms within a genus?
- What is the significance of the hierarchical classification system in understanding the evolutionary relationships between different genera?
◂Science Worksheets and Study Guides Sixth Grade. Studying and exploring space
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Studying and exploring space 
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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
Earth’s Place in the Universe
Create and manipulate models (e.g., physical, graphical, conceptual) to explain the occurrences of day/night cycles, length of year, seasons, tides, eclipses, and lunar phases based on patterns of the observed motions of celestial bodies.
Construct models and use simulations (e.g., diagrams of the relationship between Earth and man-made satellites, rocket launch, International Space Station, elliptical orbits, black holes, life cycles of stars, orbital periods of objects within the solar system, astronomical units and light years) to explain the role of gravity in affecting the motions of celestial bodies (e.g., planets, moons, comets, asteroids, meteors) within galaxies and the solar system.
Develop and use models to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system (e.g., scale model representing sizes and distances of the sun, Earth, moon system based on a one-meter diameter sun).