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Understanding Dog Classification: Taxonomy and Scientific Naming

This review explores the classification of dogs, specifically the scientific name Canis familiaris and its taxonomy. It discusses the seven levels of classification, identifying the fourth level as "Order." Additionally, it examines Linnaeus' contribution to taxonomy and details the components of a scientific name, which consists of genus and species. The concept of how species are categorized within phyla and classes is also highlighted, including the use of dichotomous keys for species identification. Lastly, it clarifies the difference between scientific and common names.

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Understanding Dog Classification: Taxonomy and Scientific Naming

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  1. Classification Review!

  2. The scientific name for dogs is Canisfamiliaris. What is its species name?

  3. familiaris

  4. If you list the 7 levels of classification from broadest to narrowest, which level is in the fourth position?

  5. Order

  6. Which branch of science did Linnaeus create?

  7. Taxonomy

  8. Each Phylum or Phyla is subdivided into one or more….

  9. Class

  10. What are the 2 parts of a scientific name?

  11. Genus & species

  12. How many species does Nomeusgronoviicontain?

  13. One

  14. What is the broadest level of classification in the 7 levels of classification?

  15. Kingdom

  16. What is the tool that gives pairs of descriptive statements to help determine unknown organisms?

  17. Dichotomous Key

  18. Two organisms in the same family will also be in the same order or genus?

  19. Order

  20. Can an organism have more than one scientific name?

  21. No

  22. Can an organism have more than one common name? For example, a skunk?

  23. Yes, and organism can have many common names

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