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TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources

112.34.c.8

(8) Science concepts. The student knows that taxonomy is a branching classification based on the shared characteristics of organisms and can change as new discoveries are made. The student is expected to:

  • (A) define taxonomy and recognize the importance of a standardized taxonomic system to the scientific community; 
  • (B) categorize organisms using a hierarchical classification system based on similarities and differences shared among groups; and 
  • (C) compare characteristics of taxonomic groups, including archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals.