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CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION. Kimberly Kim 2006. TAXONOMY: the science of classifying living things. How are living things classified? physical characteristics genetics biochemical make-up behavioral similarities (ex. method of reproduction). Scientific Naming: binomial nomenclature.

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CLASSIFICATION

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  1. CLASSIFICATION Kimberly Kim 2006

  2. TAXONOMY: the science of classifying living things How are living things classified? • physical characteristics • genetics • biochemical make-up • behavioral similarities (ex. method of reproduction)

  3. Scientific Naming:binomial nomenclature • An organism’s scientific name is it’s genus and species: Homo sapiens Felis domesticus Canis familiares Tamiasciurus douglasi

  4. 1707-1778 Systema Naturae, published 1760 Carolus Linnaeus, the Father of Taxonomy

  5. Why Latin? Sowbug Pill bug Wood Louse Roly Poly Potato bug

  6. Why Latin? StarFish CrayFish ClownFish SilverFish

  7. Why Latin? Eschscholtzia californica Pinus linnaeus Felis domesticus Quercus rubra

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