ILP #2

I am hoping I did this correctly, but this is my Independent Learning Project! I decided to do a Prezi since it had been THREE YEARS since I have made one and I definitely wanted to see if I was any better at it. I was not. Prezi is a pretty easy platform. The background I chose inspired me to give a presentation on taxonomic ranking. I explained the ranking and also found the ranking of a domesticated dog. Take a look at my project!

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