Question

[50 points]

Choose an organism. Use credible websites to research the classification of that organism and the
characteristics it shares with other organisms in each category. Then note the organism you selected
and fill in the table with the information you gathered.

Answer 1

Category Name Shared Characteristics

Kingdom Animalia Multicellular

Phylum Chordata Notochord, dorsal nerve cord

Class Mammalia Hair, warm-blooded

Order Carnivora Primarily meat eater

Family Canidae Long muzzle, upright ears, long legs, bushy tails

Genus Canis Long limbs relative to head and body length, elongated snouts, well-developed canines, non-retractable claws

Species C. lupus

Gestation of 9 weeks, 1-12 puppies can be born

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Answer 2

Name of Organism: Dog

Category Name Shared Characteristics

Kingdom Animalia Multicellular

Phylum Chordata Notochord, dorsal nerve cord

Class Mammalia Hair, warm-blooded

Order Carnivora Primarily meat eater

Family Canidae Long muzzle, upright ears, long legs, bushy tails

Genus Canis Long limbs relative to head and body length, elongated snouts, well-developed canines, non-retractable claws

Species C. lupus

Gestation of 9 weeks, 1-12 puppies can be born

Step-by-step explanation: