Match the following. 1 . phylum The two-name system of naming living things used in classification
2 . class All life on earth
3 . kingdom A taxonomic category containing a group of similar orders
4 . International Code of Nomenclature In plant classification, a grouping of similar classes
5 . order An elaborate set of rules for naming organisms
6 . binomial nomenclature The largest taxonomic category
7 . taxon A taxonomic category containing a group of similar families
8 . division In classification (other than plant), a grouping of similar classes
9 . biosphere The categories used in classifying plants and animals

Please find the correctly matched terms with their definition below:

Explanation:

1. Binomial nomenclature: As the name implies i.e. Binomial meaning"two", binomial nomenclature is the two-name system of naming living things used in classification.

2. Biosphere: Biosphere refers to all life on Earth including plants, animals, microbes etc.

3. Class: Class is one of the seven levels of classification, which is a taxonomic category containing a group of similar orders.

4. Phylum: Phylum is also a level of classification used majorly for classifying plants. In plant classification, It is a group of similar classes.

5. International Code of Nomenclature: Abbreviated as IUCN, it is an elaborate set of rules for naming organisms in taxonomy.

6. Kingdom: Kingdom is the least specific taxon. Kingdom represents the largest taxonomic category containing most organisms.

7. Order: Another level of classification that describes a taxonomic category containing a group of similar families.

8. Division: Division is a taxon used instead of phylum when a plant is not involved. In classification (other than plant), phylum is a grouping of similar classes.

9. Taxon: Taxon refers to the categories used in classifying plants and animals.