a new organism is observed. the table below shows the information gathered about the organism. into which kingdom is the organism best classified
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Taxon Classification Meaning
Domain Eukarya true nucleus
Kingdom Animalia animal
Phylum Chordata has a notochord
Class Aves bird
Order Anseriformes waterfowl
Family Anatidae swans, ducks & geese
Genus Branta Brent or black geese
Species sandvicensis from the Sandwich Islands
Key characteristics
DNA is contained within a nucleus.
Must eat other things.
Notochord supporting dorsal nerve cord, gill slits
Has feathers and hollow bones.
Webbed front toes
Broad bill, keeled sternum, feathered oil gland
Bold plumage, black bill and legs
The Sandwich Islands is an old name for Hawai‘i. This is the Hawaiian goose or nēnē.